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On the Cover: Bottle Rock & Roll your way to the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo

To Advertise, Subscribe or Renew a subscription, see pages 66 and 72 for details.

FOHBC Officers | 2016 - 2018 ................................................................................ 2 FOHBC President’s Message ................................................................................ 3

To Submit a Story, send a Letter to the Editor or have Comments and Concerns, contact:

FOHBC 2018-2020 Candidates | Elections ............................................................... 3 Shards of Wisdom ................................................................................................ 4 History’s Corner ................................................................................................... 5 FOHBC News - From & For Our Members ................................................................ 6

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Snowflake Whiskey: What’s in a Name?

by Steve Abbott ............................................................................................... 14 Jamaica Champagne Beer

by Eric McGuire ............................................................................................ 24 On the Trail of the Elusive L.R. Comstock, A Third Swing

by Tod von Mechow ....................................................................................... 32

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Getting Ready for the Cleveland National ................................................. 38 FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Info Packet ............................................. 39 Vaseline Glass Goes to War

by Jack Sullivan ............................................................................................. 58 Lost & Found ....................................................................................................... 60 Virtual Museum News ......................................................................... 63 FOHBC Member Photo Gallery .............................................................. 64

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Classified Ads .................................................................................. 66

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Postmaster: Send address changes to Elizabeth Meyer, FOHBC Business Manager, 101 Crawford Street, Studio 1A, Houston, Texas 77002; 713.222.7979 x103, email: emeyer @ FOHBC.org Annual subscription rate is: $40 for standard mail or $55 for First Class, $60 Canada and other foreign, $85, Digital Membership $25 in U.S. funds. Life Membership: Level 1: $1,000, Level 2: $500, The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, Inc. assumes no responsibility for products and services advertised in this publication. See page 72 for more details.

FOHBC Membership Additions & Changes ................................................ 67 FOHBC Sho-Biz - Calendar of Shows ........................................................ 68 Membership Benefits ......................................................................... 71 Membership Application & Advertising ..................................................... 72 Coming next issue or down the road: Revenue Stamps that Saved the United States from Bankruptcy • On the Trail of Indian Medicine Bottles • American Scent Bottles • Ground-Penetrating Radar System • Monumental Mistake Due to a Grave Error • Warner Labels • A Long Gap in Time • The Color Aqua • Rushton’s Cod Liver Oil • Old Bourbon Whiskey Put Up By Wilson, Fairbank & Co. for Medicinal Purposes • Rufus Webb was Master of Louisiana ‘Gators and Whiskey • The Bottles and Advertising of George Benz • Those Lovely Locals” or “Regional Collectors Corner • The South Pittsburg Bottling Company and so much more!

Elizabeth Meyer FOHBC Business Manger 101 Crawford Street, Studio 1A Houston, Texas 77002 phone: 713.222.7979 x103 email: emeyer@fohbc.org

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Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors Business & News

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bottles and related collectible items. Our primary goal is educational as it relates to the history and manufacture of historical bottles and related artifacts.

FOHBC Officers 2016-2018

President: Ferdinand Meyer V, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: 713.222.7979 x115; email: fmeyer@fohbc.org

Conventions Director: Louis Fifer, 604 Topaz, Brunswick, Ohio 44212; phone: 330.635.1964; email: fiferlouis@yahoo.com

First Vice-President: Sheldon Baugh, 252 W Valley Dr, Russellville, KY 42276; phone: 270.726.2712; email: sbi_inc@bellsouth.net

Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford Street, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: 713.222.7979 x103; email: emeyer@fohbc.org

Second Vice-President:

Director-at-Large: Ron Hands, 1102 Kingswood Rd. NW, Wilson, North Carolina 27896, phone: 330.338.3455; email: rshands225@yahoo.com

Secretary: James Berry, 200 Fort Plain Watershed Rd, St. Johnsville, NY 13452; phone: 518.568.5683; email: jhberry10@yahoo.com Treasurer: Gary Beatty, 3068 Jolivette Rd., North Port, FL 34288; phone: 941.276.1546; email: tropicalbreezes@verizon.net Historian: Jim Bender, PO Box 162, Sprakers, NY 12166; phone: 518.673.8833; email: jim1@frontiernet.net Editor: Martin Van Zant, 41 E. Washington St., Mooresville, IN 46168; phone: 812.841.9495; email: mdvanzant@yahoo.com Merchandising Director: Val Berry, 200 Fort Plain Watershed Rd, St. Johnsville, NY 13452; phone: 518.568.5683; email: vgberry10@yahoo.com Membership Director: Linda Sheppard, P.O. Box 162, Sprakers, NY 12166; phone: 518.673.8833; email: jim1@frontiernet.net

Director-at-Large: Steve Ketcham, PO Box 24114, Edina, Minnesota 55424, phone: 952.920.4205; email: steve@antiquebottledepot.com Director-at-Large: John Pastor, PO Box 227, New Hudson, MI 48165, phone: 248.486.0530; email: jpastor@americanglassgallery.com Midwest Region Director: Matt Lacy, 3836 State Route 307, Austinburg Ohio 44010, phone: 440.228.1873; email: info@antiquebottlesales.com Northeast Region Director: Bob Strickhart, 3 Harvest Drive, Pennington, New Jersey 08534, phone: 609.818.1981; email: strickhartbob@aol.com Southern Region Director: Brad Seigler, P.O. Box 27 Roanoke, Texas 76262, phone: 940.395.2409; email: drgonzo818@gmail.com Western Region Director: Eric McGuire, 1732 Inverness Drive, Petaluma, California 94954, phone: 707.778.2255; email: etmcguire@comcast.net Public Relations Director: Alicia Booth, 11502 Burgoyne Drive, Houston, Texas 77077, phone: 281.589.1882; email: alicia@cis-houston.org

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President’s Message Ferdinand Meyer V

FMG Design, Inc. 101 Crawford Street Studio 1A Houston, Texas 77002 713.222.7979 x115 fmeyer@fohbc.org

It is 27 November and I am sitting in my studio on a Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday. I am grateful and in the spirit. You see, today is the day I start playing traditional Christmas music here in the studio and it makes me happy. I remember growing up and being with my family. Warm and fuzzy feelings. With the flood and the house in disarray, we had Thanksgiving and we plan Christmas at my daughter’s house with the grandkids (and 12 dogs). I got all excited and said I wanted to try something new under the circumstances and wanted to take them all to a nice hotel suite for a few nights and have Thanksgiving in a local restaurant. Well, I started a riot. I had forgotten about tradition and family and had to back pedal quickly. Maybe next flood.

Thank you for all the nice e-mails and notes regarding myself stepping down from being FOHBC President this past six years. I really do appreciate it. Leading eighteen other outstanding, passionate board members is taxing at best. It’s been great though, and I wish the next team the best!

With that said, we have formed a committee headed by First Vice-President Sheldon Baugh to propose the FOHBC recommended board candidate slate. I always thought this was an odd process but that is what our bylaws say. I just do not want our membership to think that they would not get a fair opportunity to run for a position. Actually, they can run against any position and I have seen upsets before, I guess we all have.

Here is the slate proposed on the next column though I must admit I am a bit concerned. You see we have 19 positions and four regions (Northeast, Midwest, Southern and Western). Our goal should be to have at least four board members from each region. This slate heavily represents the Northeast and Midwest. Don’t get me wrong, these are super candidates, but we need to get Western and Southern candidates to step up in short order. Please look at the positions and see if there are any areas where you might fit in (vacant position) or run against a candidate. This is how Democracy works. Our four regions are distinct. We must not let them be forgotten or give any one region too much influence. This is dangerous.

I am hearing from the 2018 Cleveland National chairs, Louis Fifer and Matt Lacy, that table sales are a bit slow. They are hearing that dealers just don’t want to commit to such a long weekend. I reminded them to push and state as often as possible that 1) this will be the shortest show for the FOHBC in years. There are four hours on Sunday (9 to 1:00 pm) (you can go home early!), a half day on Saturday and a half day Friday (afternoon Early Admission). A dealer might only need two nights at the host hotel or inn of their choice. The dealers would not have to attend all the popular front-end events. Let’s get this Rocking and Rolling!

The finances are just in from Bob Strickhart (co-chair) for the recent 2017 Springfield National. It looks like we are a couple thousand dollars in the black which is good. I think we were all a bit disappointed with the financial results as it was far below the recent Reno 2012, Manchester 2013, Lexington 2014, Chattanooga 2015 and Sacramento 2016 FOHBC events. Some fear this is just a sign of the times. We really need to focus on what makes these shows work and what doesn’t.

Please remember that the FOHBC barely breaks even with our stellar Bottles and Extras. Printing costs and mailing always seem to go up. Your donations, national show support and membership is critical!

A shorter president’s message this issue. Please think hard about the candidates and how we should go forward. Thanks, and Happy Collecting!

FOHBC Candidates Here is the slate of FOHBC recommended candidates put forth by the nominating committee headed by Sheldon Baugh, Chairperson, for the 2018 - 2020 term.

Anyone desiring to run for a position may choose to run fill a vacant position or run against one of the candidates by going to the FOHBC website and printing out a nomination form. Then, mail or email to Sheldon Baugh, 252 W. Valley Drive, Russellville, Kentucky 42276. sbi_inc@bellsouth.net The closing date for nominations is April 1, 2018 at midnight.

Additional nominations will be printed alongside the slate proposed by the nominating committee and will be listed in the May-June 2018 issue of Bottles and Extras along with a short biography of each candidate.

FOHBC members will vote by a form provided by mail.

The new board members will be announced after a vote count at the annual Membership Meeting Breakfast at the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo.

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Bottles and Extras Later the club’s name was changed to the Horse Creek Antique Bottle and Pottery Club, reflecting on its members’ growing interest in utilitarian and other pottery made in the Edgefield District during the 19th century.

Mrs. Greene became its first and only president (so far) and her enthusiasm has carried the club through its first 15 years.

She also had the idea of the club holding a show and sale and became chairperson of that event.

Horse Creek Bottle & Pottery Club honors founder, longtime president

By Bill Baab

The plaque, presented to Mrs. Greene at the September club meeting at the Aiken County Historical Museum, reads:

Just after the arrival of the Millenium, there wasn’t an antique bottle club in existence for collectors in the Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina area. However, the South Carolina Bottle Club was going strong in the Columbia, South Carolina area, its weekly meetings held at the Lexington County Museum in nearby Lexington just off Interstate 20.

“With Appreciation to Geneva Greene, of Langley, S.C.: As founder of our Horse Creek Antique Bottle & Pottery Club and for serving as club president and show chairman since the club was established in 2003. Presented by her friends and fellow members at the September 2017 club meeting, Aiken County Historical Museum.”

In retrospect, the citation should have included her husband who has supported his wife and her efforts all these years.

No Such Thing As Safety First in Early U.S. Glass Factories

By Bill Baab

So collectors like Geneva and Doug Greene, of Langley, South Carolina started to attend that club’s meetings. But there Bill Baab presenting plaque to Geneva Greene was a problem: Sometimes the Greenes weren’t able to leave from home until after 6 p.m., and since the S.C. Bottle Club sessions started at 7, they were often late arrivals.

So the Greenes decided to form their own club and the Horse Creek Antique Bottle Club came into reality in 2003. This Augusta writer and Mike Newman, of Martinez, were among the charter members and later served as newsletter editor and treasurer, respectively.

Horse Creek is the main stream running through the valley of the same name en route to its exit into the Savannah River.

Some of the club members felt Mrs. Greene was being taken for granted so it was decided to have a plaque expressing the overall membership’s appreciation for all of her hard work.

While scanning 19th and early 20th century newspaper archives during a research project, I came across numerous glass works stories. There was a common thread linking many of them: Fire.

Not the fire that helps glassblowers form their wares, but fire that burns down factories, fire that kills people.

A few examples: Jan. 29, 1851, Wheeling, Va.: At half-past five this morning, fire was discovered issuing from the extensive glass works of Messrs.

Sweeney and Bell, of this city. The flames spread with great rapidity and before they could be subdued, their entire establishment, including the cutting, grinding and packing houses, were totally consumed. The loss is heavy – estimated at $40,000 – upon which, unfortunately, there is no insurance.

May 7, 1873, Glassboro, N.J.: The extensive glassworks of Stranger (sic) and Warrick have been burned. (The name should have been spelled Stanger).\

Plaque presented to Geneva Greene in appreciation for helping establishing the club

July 27, 1873, Rochester, N.Y.: The Clyde Glass Works was partially burned. Loss is $10,000.

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Oct. 5, 1875, Philadelphia: Burgin & Sons Glass Works burned.

150 workers ousted.

May 26, 1877, Brooklyn, N.Y.: The Brooklyn Glass Works burned. $130,000 loss.

May 4, 1882, Ithaca, N.Y.: The Washington Glassworks and several buildings used in the manufacture, cutting and packing of glassware were totally burned this morning. Loss about $60,000, insurance $26,000, 125 men unemployed.

Jan. 31, 1884, Pittsburg: A fire broke out in the Phoenix Glass Works at Phillipsburg on the Ohio River about 40 miles below here. Loss: $125.000. Insurance: $74,000. Out of work: 500 hands. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Wonder if this Phoenix ever arose from the ashes?)

May 9, 1887, Pittsburg: The Homestead (Pa.) Glass Works caught fire shortly before midnight and in less than an hour the factory, cutting and packing departments and the offices and warehouses were in ruins. The fire started near the furnace and is believed to have been caused by natural gas. The loss was $50,000, fully insured. The works will be rebuilt. One hundred men will be temporarily thrown out of employment.

Oct. 19, 1888, Tallapoosa, Ga.: News has just reached Augusta (Ga.) of the burning of the (Dixie) Glass Works. The works were large, giving employment to one hundred and twenty-five hands who were turning out 250 lamp chimneys per day. (The fire) was thought to have been set.

May 9, 1904, Williamsport, Pa.: Fire of an unknown origin is raging tonight at the Bartow Glass Works, manufacturers of decorated tableware, and that the plant is practically destroyed. The loss will be from $50,000 to $100,000, but insurance information is not known. One hundred hands are thrown out of employment.

Not all hazards were fires April 25, 1907, Millville, N.J.: Three young women employed at T.C. Wheaton & Co.’s glass factory in this city were killed April 24 by the collapse of a smoke stack which crashed through a room in which they were working. The accident occurred during a wind storm, the velocity of the winds estimated at 60 miles per hour.

May 2, 1882, Louisville, Ky.: John Stanger Jr., a married man and business manager of the Southern Glassworks, disappeared Thursday evening last with a sum of money amounting to several thousand dollars belonging to the company.

Child labor woes Sept. 27, 1882, Boston: The boys who struck at the Somerville Glass Works on Monday for an increase in pay, returned to work today under the threat of the chief of police – he would make them go to school.

Nothing burned, just soaked

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HISTORY’S CORNER In Memory of Dick Watson longtime FOHBC Historian

CURE For many years the word CURE was used on bottles that contained so-called medicine. The Food and Drug Act of June 30, 1906 nearly ended that completely.

Even though the law stated that companies should not use the word cure in a direct link to an illness, it did not say you could not use it at all. A few die hard companies like Radam’s Microbe Killer continued the practice until 1912 when the Sherley Amendment was added to the law which made the fines very high for using the word cure. After that, the word cure was gone on all bottles. Many people believe the use of the word Remedy was a result of the 1906 law. This is not true and the word Remedy had already been used long before that.

Watch each issue for a new installment of History’s Corner.

Feb. 14, 1883, New Albany,: The (Ohio) river rose 18 inches last night and is still rising. All the houses and factories on the river front are abandoned. The water got into DePauw’s American Plate Glass Works and the fires are out. Loss $100,000.

Back in those days, there was no Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspectors to recommend to glass works executives better ways to build their businesses. Fires started in a variety of ways and businesses were lost because the key buildings were constructed next to each other or connected in one way or another. Most of the buildings were constructed of wood instead of brick.

Furnaces generated temperatures high enough to dry out the wood. There were no fire prevention efforts and sprinkler systems did not exist. Many fires started because there were no after hours watchmen employed who might have been able to put them out or spread the alarm.

Fire extinguishers of the day consisted of buckets of sand or water, hardly enough to stop conflagrations.

Next, not enough fire insurance was purchased to cover entire losses; mostly just small fractions of what was needed. Still, many of the plants were rebuilt, but the same mistakes were made in many cases.

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FOHBC News From & For Our Members So I didn’t tell many people that the green Eastern Cider...

Kovels: Antiques and Collecting - 50th Anniversary!

So I didn’t tell many people that the green Eastern Cider in our recent auction was dug by me as a 15-year old in Aptos. There was a dump near the Post Office and we found a lot of stuff, a number of Eastern Ciders. Bob West found out about it and drove to my house and offered me $40 for it which I accepted. I sold his collection and it ended up selling to another collector as Bob wouldn’t sell it to me. Ken Salazar somehow ended up with it and unbeknown to me the bottle I found as a youngster was sitting in my office ready for the auction. I told Dennis Fox, my bottling partner about it and he put a sizable bid in at the end of the auction and to my astonishment I have it back after an almost 50 year hiatus. These pictures are ones sent to me from Jeff Watts of Hawaii. I am astonished at how beautiful his E.C.’s are and all of his sodas are. So it took a lot of time and a lot of money but I can finally rest knowing I have probably the best bottle I ever found back on my shelf. It’s the first bottle I’ve (Dennis) ever won in my own auction. I have a policy of not bidding in my own sale. I’m sure glad Dennis did. The single photo is my new addition.

Columnist Who Pioneered Price Guides for Antiques and Collectibles Celebrates Golden Anniversary Year with Publication of 2018 Edition

Jeff Wichmann - American Bottle Auctions Sacramento, California

NEW YORK -- Terry Kovel, along with her late husband, Ralph, pioneered price guides for antiques and collectibles. In the process, she helped create the modern mania for family heirlooms and flea-market finds evidenced in the buy-and-sell phenomenon that is eBay, as well as immensely popular television shows such as “Antiques Roadshow,” “Pawn Stars,” “Treasure Hunters” and “American Pickers.”

From the most trusted name in the industry comes Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2018 (Black Dog & Leventhal, $29.99), the most complete and best-illustrated price guide available. With 20,000 listings and more than 2,500 full-color photographs, the new Kovels’ for 2018 features exceptionally well-organized, wide-ranging, up-to-the-minute information, and includes more tips, marks, logos and photographs than any other competitive title. Kovels’ is the only guide with prices based on actual sales from the previous calendar year, rather than estimates.

Unlike other guides, which focus almost exclusively on English or high-priced items, Kovels’ covers all American and international items. The book is organized into 750 categories, including these most sought after by collectors: • Depression Glass • Dolls

• Jewelry

• Furniture

• Porcelain

• Sports Memorabilia

Plus, this year’s book includes a special 50th Anniversary bonus section —Terry Kovel’s “Reflections” on the most important events, auctions, social changes and fads that have affected the antiques and collectibles market over the past 50 years.

The 2018 Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide is available now at bookstores and online. Collectors who purchase directly from the Kovels website at [http://www.kovelsonlinestore.com/Kovels_Antiqu…/b71947p.htm… ] will receive a special autographed Kovels’ 50th Anniversary bookplate and the booklet The Top 10 Fakes That Fooled Experts.

Terry and Ralph began writing for the Cleveland Press in 1953, and the column went into national syndication via King Features two years later. Today, the column, called Kovels: Antiques and Collecting, has become the longest-running U.S. syndicated column written by the original bylined author. Terry’s popular weekly column, now written with daughter Kim Kovel as co-author, offers a two-generation discussion about what’s trending with both traditional and

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modern collectors. Written primarily for average collectors and history buffs, not museum curators, the Q&A column offers invaluable advice on prices as well as tips on bargain-hunting, care and identification of antiques and other collectibles.

express freely our thoughts...but of course there has to be balance... my views may provide balance...if needed. Ferdinand, as Federation president has always intended to do the right thing...and of course sometimes the magic works...and sometimes not so much...

In addition to the essential “Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guides,” the Kovels have authored more than 100 books that have sold more than 4 million copies, including books on subjects such as silver and American art pottery.

My best wishes for recovery from your personal losses (Harvey) and for a much improved 2018!

A Glass Shelf Warning

Through the years, the Kovels have been featured frequently on radio and television shows. In addition, they have produced several series for public television, Discovery Channel and for HGTV, the program “Flea Market Finds With the Kovels.” The Kovels have also written articles for various publications, including Forbes magazine, and contributed the “Art, Antiques & Collections: Collectibles” section for Encyclopedia Britannica.

Hi Ferdinand, I am wanting to send a warning to collectors who may have large display cabinets with glass shelves for their bottles. I have never been fond of glass shelves or marble top tables for displaying glass objects, simply because if one gets knocked over, it is more likely than not to sustain some damage in the process. This however, took me completely by surprise, especially already knowing how unpredictable glass can be.

In 2010, Ralph and Terry were inducted into the Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame by the Press Club of Cleveland. Today, the Kovels keep collectors and dealers up to date through a monthly newsletter and a robust, interactive website at www.kovels.com.

I arrived home one evening and as I passed by one of my larger display cabinets, something out of the corner of my eye caught my attention. I had a half dozen Winslow’s Soothing Syrup bottles lying on their sides as I didn’t want the risk of them toppling and crashing over during a common dog induced house-quake. I noticed they were all rolled up against each other in the center of the shelf and slightly piled up. With breath-stealing horror, I realized the glass shelf had mysteriously snapped in half and was sagging greatly in the center where it had broken and all the bottles were in extreme peril of crashing below to the next level of bottles! One bottle had crashed into its neighbor with enough force to bust out the side. Fortunately, this was the only damaged victim and I had a duplicate, so damage was held to a minimum. This was only due to the fact I noticed it when I did! If the dogs had a romp nearby it surely would have shifted the precarious nature of the problem and disaster would have likely resulted. It took me nearly an hour sitting guru style on the floor with one hand bracing the broken seam and carefully removing the bottles from the danger. The only reason it didn’t crash below is because the bottles below were some of my tallest and were actually holding the broken shelf on their own! This shelf is a quarter inch thick! Though it is fairly long at 43”, it is a substantial piece of glass.

It was supported by 4 typical type wooden shelf pegs in an 1890’s era cabinet. I suspect it may have gotten “high centered” somehow, but the weight of the bottles doesn’t explain the damage, at least in my mind.

King Features Media Contact: Claudia Smith, 212-969-7542, cmsmith@hearst.com [Editor note] Terry Kovel will be the keynote speaker at the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo Banquet.

Stepping Down as President Hi Ferdinand, I want to thank you for your tireless, enthusiastic work supporting the Federation and our hobby.

You navigated the complex task of organizing and directing board members (likened to herding cats); sustaining our very important magazine (Bottles and Extras), the glue of our organization; and promoting our National Shows against the winds of on-line auctions, Facebook groups, the general decentralization of collecting.

Please note this was an impossible mission to achieve with absolute perfection and because of its importance was more likely to attract constructive critics (a classic definition of an oxymoron) rather than praise.

I have been active in the hobby for 45 years and under your presidency there has been a transformation of the FOHBC from a meandering volunteer organization into a truly professional group with stated achievable goals. Congratulations on a job well done. I look forward to your continued input into our hobby and the FOHBC.

I have three other shelves and at least one has more weight and is ok, so far. I am currently having wooden replacement shelves being made as I write this. I don’t care to chance this experience again and I doubt any serious collector out there would either. So this is my story and a warning that glass can be fickle, as many of us know from the “tink” of a cracking window bottle!

Jerry McCann Chicago, Illinois

Jack Klotz Hannibal, Missouri

[Elizabeth Meyer] Good Morning Jerry, I just wanted to say ‘Thank You’ for sending Ferdinand the email. I know he really appreciated receiving it. I was going to share with others but he would not let me.

He’s that way, you know. Thanks again. Hope to see you again soon.

California Wine Country Fires

[Jerry McCann] Hi Elizabeth, my message to Ferdinand is not private and fully expresses my views on his role as president of the FOHBC. All too often the goof balls in our hobby spread toxic messages about the Federation and its leadership...not meant to be constructive views but destructive attacks designed to hurt others while enhancing their personal view of their importance. As a lawyer I understand and approve of our constitutional and cultural rights to

The recent fires north of San Francisco have taken a terrible toll on life and property over the last couple of weeks. Along with some 35 deaths about forty individuals still have not been accounted for. Some areas are still closed to evacuees so the full extent of this catastrophe has not been fully documented, however, I have attempted to determine the impact to those in the bottle collecting community. I have

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heard of no deaths of collectors but found one collector who lost his house to the fires. Frank Sternad is a long time collector and inductee into the FOHBC Honor Roll (2005) for his exemplary work in researching and writing on a variety of subjects of a historical nature.

Frank is a retired pharmacist by profession and has spent countless hours researching bottles - mostly within the realm of medicine.

Sadly, he did not have time to save his bottle collection. Our hearts go out to Frank and his wife, Karen, for their loss and the harrowing experience.

Eric McGuire, Western Region Director Petaluma, California

More on Price’s Patent Texas Tonic

Price’s Patented Texas Tonic displayed at the FOHBC 2014 Lexington National.

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Potential of salvaging a World War 1 wreck that contained a huge shipment of Bordeaux wines, champagne, and brandy.

Hello, Mr. Meyer, as an expert in collectible bottles, I thought you might be able to offer some advice on the value of shipwreck bottles. I am looking at the potential of salvaging a World War 1 wreck that contained a huge shipment of Bordeaux wines, champagne, and brandy. There is a potential for 100,000 or more bottles to be in this wreck. A preliminary dive brought up a handful of bottles, mostly wine bottles. So far none of the product has been drinkable, but over 400 bottles can be seen in the video made of the 13-minute dive on the site, which only explored a tiny fraction of the wreck. We are of course hoping for drinkable bottles, but also must consider what can be done with the large number of bottles that are going to be undrinkable plus those that have expelled their corks and are thus empty. Would there be a potential market for 100,000 shipwreck bottles approximately 100 years old? A TV production is already contemplated for the upcoming attempted salvage off the coast of the UK. Regards, Jack Myers Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Dear Ferdinand, Whilst recently doing some family genealogical research, I found that one of my Skiles progenitors, James Rumsey Skiles, had been one of the “notables” providing early testimonials on behalf of Prices’ potion.

This stimulated my interest (since “Col” Skiles moved from Kentucky to Texas about the same time as the rise of the Texas Tonic to national prominence, and he spent quite a lot of time in New Orleans and Galveston ... and Louisville [I noted your seeming surprise that the fine bottle was found in Louisville, but attention to the fact that one of the earliest ‘shills’ for the product was a testimonial by Skiles ... from L-O-U-I-S-V-I-L-L-E), and he apparently became a good friend with the Prices ... if not their agent-in-fact).

So, in pursuing the history (and demise) of Texas Tonic, more fully, I ‘accidentally’ ran-across the attached ad which explains what happened to the remaining stock of the product (after Price had sold-out) ... the entire stock was burnt-up in one of the seemingly perpetual fires in New Orleans in those days (when the simplest-and-surest way to “sell” a spoiled or obsolete stock-of-goods that couldn’t be sold was to insure it ... and set it alight).

(Even as a retired professional archaeologist and historical researcher) I must say I am very impressed with the quality of your research on the bottles (& patent-medicines they contained ... as well as your development of the “whole story” ... filling-out the historical background and description of the attendant cultural mileau) on your PeachridgeGlass.com site ... and this has been a goad to me to try and assist you with this additional info.

Best wishes for your success, Bob Skiles Austin, Texas Read: The incredible Price’s Patent Texas Tonic at PeachridgeGlass.com

P.S.: AS a native of Baltimore, you might be interested in my recent book Knights’ Gold. It tells the true story of two Baltimore boys who accidentally discovered a treasure trove of 5,000 gold coins hidden in an old dirt cellar.

Dr. Henley’s Celebrated IXL Bitters Martin Van Zant shares the following for Dr. Henley’s Celebrated IXL Bitters, “I ran across these two ads from 1888, out of a flyer for plays, musicals or something of that nature. Thought you know more people out west and could share. These may be common, but I thought it was neat.”

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Second Annual South Lake Tahoe, Back Yard Show & Sale

Texas Ranger Bitters

Here is the text for the subject insulator show report. I have also attached proof sheets with all of the available pictures. If you’d like to print this report, please reply with picture file numbers and I will send hi-res originals along with captions.

Ferdinand, I saw the advertisements you posted online for (Read Daily Dose) the Texas Ranger Bitters…very cool! Henry Seeligson (Suligson in some documents) was a wholesale grocer and commission merchant in Indianola (Texas) until around the September 15, 1875 hurricane. He was quite wealthy, having a listed personal estate and real estate value of $98,000 in the 1870 census for Indianola.

After the hurricane, he moved to Galveston; he carried on the same commission merchant business in Galveston as well as becoming a banker in Galveston. He was born in Pennsylvania on June 8, 1828 and was already in Texas with his older brother Lewis working as a merchant in the 1850 census. He married Anna Sophia Garlick on July 20, 1852 in Galveston, Texas. He died on March 24, 1887 in Corpus Christi, Texas (of typhoid) and is buried in Lakeview Cemetery in Galveston.

Thank you, Michael Doyle [Editor Note] The full report and a bunch of super event pictures can be found at FOHBC.org. Remember, we want to hear about your shows and events. Please send a report, good pictures and captions.

We will do the rest!

Everything is from where you sit . . .

F., Enjoyed your recent Peachridge Glass post on Panama Bitters and the Canal Zone. Read: Panama Bitters - Meeting of the Atlantic & Pacific Everything is from where you sit, whether it’s in a hotel in downtown Houston or the Panama Canal. As an example, here’s a Polar brand ginger ale from Panama. Looking at the graphic on the bottle, us northern hemispherians instinctively think of the arctic pole. However, the Panama Coca-Cola bottling company chose to look to the south, and put Antarctica on their bottle. Everything is from where you sit. . .

K. (Ken Previtali) Danbury, Connecticut

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to find a bottle! Certainly would be the quintessential Texas bottle if he had embossed bottles. Of course most of Indianola is underwater in Matagorda Bay these days. Best Regards, Brandon DeWolfe, P.E. Houston, Texas

From John Pastor at American Glass Gallery Just received a call, out of the blue this past Thursday, on a rare bitters found in the eaves of an old barn in Maine. We picked it up on Saturday afternoon. It’s a Russ’ Stomach Bitters New York”, R-127.

Absolutely pristine condition. Great story to go with it. Is actually one of the last items that we will be including in our November Sale.

Editor: The bottle will be featured in Lost and Found next issue.

Read more: Russ’ Stomach Bitters – A New York Lady’s Leg

FOHBC NIA Advertising Swap Hi Ferdinand, I hope all is well! I wanted to follow up with you about swapping ad space in our publications, as you expressed interest. I’ve attached our most recent issues of Drip Points; please see ad sizes on page 40 and let me know which size you’d like to trade. We have our next issue coming up in December, so I’d be happy to include your ad starting in this issue if you’re willing to send over artwork by November 17. Thanks!

Jacksonville, Florida – Antique Bottle Collectors of North Florida 50th Annual Show & Sale Saturday, 11 November: 8:30 p.m. Carol and I just returned from the Jacksonville show which had 65 tables and lots of good glass. I saw the Nov. - Dec. 2017 issue of Bottles and Extras and was in awe and really delighted!!! Still no copy at our home! Would you suggest First Class mail? I don’t know what is going on with ‘snail mail?’.

We talked about the recent 2017 Springfield National and you and your wife came up in conversation and the best show discussion followed. Kudos to you both. Everyone was wondering how you both are doing from the flood? Next show is the 49th Annual Suncoast Antique Bottle Show & Sale in Palmetto, Florida on 09 & 10 February 2018. Thanks!

John M. Spellman Casselberry, Florida Editor Note: There is actually another show in Florida before the Palmetto show which is The Emerald Coast Bottle Collectors 17th Annual Show and Sale in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on 03 February 2018.

The most complete listing of bottles shows is on the FOHBC web site at FOHBC.org/shows.

Christian Willis NIA Information Director / Drip Points Ad Manager

Imaging Visit Hi Alan (DeMaison & Terry Crislip), glad you both arrived safely and enjoyed your visit. I certainly had a wonderful experience working with such professional and knowledgeable people. It was an honor being chosen to help out with the FOHBC Virtual Museum and I wish all involved great success with it. All the best, Mark (Vuono)

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SNOW FLAKE WHISKEY:

By Steve Abbott

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

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Fig 1: Hall, Luhrs and Co. Snow Flake Kentucky Bourbon, Sacramento, California bottle illustration.

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Fig 2 Left: Hall, Luhrs & Co., Sacramento, Wholesale Grocers and Liquor Dealers billhead noting Snow Flake Whiskey.

Fig 3 Below: Hall and Luhrs used an image of a horse named Snow Flake pulling a sled across the ice of a frozen pond or lake to promote Snow Flake Whiskey. You can also see the illustration on the billhead above

SNOW FLAKE! The purest form of crystallized

H2O, drifting slowly from the skies. But wait. What’s that got to do with amber colored, distilled corn whiskey, slaking the thirst of turn-of-the-century guzzlers and deadening their senses? Or canned green beans, corn, peas, and spinach? Probably not much.

SNOW FLAKE was just an analogizing advertising gimmick of the time. What did peacock, game cock, chicken cock, wood cock, or cock robin have to do with distilled spirits? Some Madison Avenue flack or his Kentucky equivalent made the connection between being inebriated and being “cocky,” characterized as strutting or arrogant.

Physiologically, we know that alcohol has the opposite effect. Even one of Shakespeare’s characters noted that alcohol “provokes the desire, but takes away the performance.” Try putting that on the label of a bottle of bourbon!

The SNOW FLAKE brand of whiskey (Figs: 1 & 2) found its way into Sacramento history through Hall, Luhrs and Co., which registered the house brand with the state of California in 1881. Actually the brand wasn’t named for a form of precipitation, but for a “legendary” race horse, legendary as in Robin Hood and King Arthur. Lots of myth, but not many facts.

I can find no mention of Snow Flake the race horse anywhere. That doesn’t mean there wasn’t one, but the image that Hall, Luhrs projected was one of a horse pulling a sled across the ice of a frozen pond or lake (Figs: 3 & 4). Not quite the Kentucky Derby, but possibly the New Hampshire New Year’s Day Handicap. This legendary steed even inspired a poem:

Over the ice and frozen snow, The merry racers wildly go;

SNOW FLAKE fully a length in the lead,

Continues to gain as they onward speed.

Driven by merit and a steady rein,

With muscles of steel to stand the strain.

Onward he sweeps, with majestic stride,

Movements of grace and an air of pride.

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Thomas B. Hall (Fig: 5) and Charles Luhrs began their wholesale food and spirits business at 230 K Street, Sacramento in a building that was later used by other wholesalers of whiskey, M. Cronan (1887-1892), Cronan and Wissemann (1892-1900), and George Wissemann (1900-1919).

The firm moved into the building in 1874, but were so successful that they convinced a Mrs. Mary Gregory to construct a building (Fig: 6) in 1884 on 2nd Street. It was quite a building, conceived by architect Nathan Goodell, who previously had designed the California Governor’s Mansion (the Albert Gallatin house at the time) at 1526 H Street and the Augustus Heilbron house, (later the first President of Buffalo Brewery) mansion in 1881 at the corner of O and 7th streets.

Hall, Luhrs signed a lease for ten years, the building having a basement room 60’ x 18’ with equipment for filtering, rectifying, and bottling. The company also leased an existing building (Fig: 6) next door for its liquor distributorship. Both buildings are still there. Hall, Luhrs continued to grow and in 1914 built its own building on Front and M streets. Though there was a hiatus in the liquor business during Prohibition, the corporation kept its name alive until 1944.

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Fig 4 above: Hall, Luhrs & Co. Snow Flake Kentucky Bourbon advertisement with poem.

Fig 5: Image of Thomas B. Hall.

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Fig 6: Hall, Luhrs & Co. Wholesale Grocers constructed in 1884 on 2nd Street. Next door the company leased an existing building for its Wholesale Liquor distributorship.

Over the years, Hall and Luhrs sold many brands of whiskey.

SNOW FLAKE probably wasn’t advertised after 1898 but it was promoted in a few typical ways before that. One way was with advertising shot glasses to go with SNOW FLAKE whiskey. Two kinds are known, one a white lettered, gold rimmed glass (Fig: 7) and an extremely rare glass in black (Fig: 8), one known. The shot glasses and porcelain cork cap (Fig: 9) lead one to assume there may have been bar bottles, calendars, or advertising signs, but none have surfaced to my knowledge. The firm also sold other brands of whiskey: Pride of the West, Double Stamp, Old Log Cabin, Derby, Old Honesty, Imperial Crown Cabinet, J. F. Cutter, Cyrus Noble, Golden Vale, and Sunny Brook.

Fig 9: Snow Flake porcelain cork cap.

Fig 7: Extremely rare Snow Flake Whiskey shot glass.

Of the many embossed Hall, Luhrs whiskey bottles that have been found over the years, we may never know which ones had SNOW FLAKE labels on them. There is at least one of which we can be sure, the glob top SNOW FLAKE/HALL, LUHRS/ SACRAMENTO (Fig: 10), an early 1880s amber, square slug plate, glob top. There are between 10-20 of these in collections.

The miniature of this bottle (Fig: 11) is not quite as rare, probably between 20-30 so far (five were dug in one hole in Nevada City - Puckett and Walker). Both the standard and miniature still command good prices. The clear, neatly applied tops are not as rare as the ambers, probably 50 known.

Much rarer than these is the clear tool top SNOW FLAKE OPS (Fig: 12). As with the other early SNOW FLAKES, it wasn’t embossed with Sacramento on it. Peck Markota, Sacramento bottle historian, would never concede that it was a Sacramento bottle.

He may not have had access to the billhead (Fig: 16), which clearly shows a barrel of SNOW FLAKE O.P.S. Three have been dug (Dolcini 1, Simi 1, and Taylor and Shuler 1). More will probably be found. Among later tool tops, there is one clear labeled SNOW FLAKE fifth (Fig: 13) and one miniature (Fig: 15).

Fig 8: Snow Flake Whiskey shot glass.

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Fig 10: Hall, Luhrs & Cos Snow Flake Whiskey, an early 1880s amber, square, slug plate, glob top.

Fig 12: Tool top Snow Flake O.P.S. Whiskey in clear glass.

Fig 11: Hall, Luhrs & Cos Snow Flake Whiskey, salesman sample in yellow amber.

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Fig 13 left: Labeled Snow Flake Kentucky Bourbon in clear glass.

Fig 14 center: Labeled Snow Flake Bourbon pint flask in clear glass.

Fig 15 right: Labeled Snow Flake Kentucky Bourbon minature in clear glass.

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Fig 16: Hall, Luhrs & Co. billhead. Note O.P.S. on one of the barrels.

There are at least three clear dandy flasks with the SNOW FLAKE label (Fig: 14). Most recently (7/11/17) a very strange bottle was found with SNOW FLAKE OPS stenciled or acid etched on it (Figs: 18 & 19). The bottle is an aqua, tool topped beer bottle. It isn’t a crown top or porcelain stoppered top. So it must have had a cork. But corking beer doesn’t quite make sense.

And it is embossed Pabst on the bottom. What to make of this? Is it merely a curiosity or the real thing? By the time this article reaches members, someone will have solved the mystery.

The promoters of SNOW FLAKE WHISKEY were not without a sense of humor. The business card looked like a typical business card of the period, SNOW FLAKE WHISKEY / A MARVEL OF PURITY MELLOWNESS AND BOUQUET (Fig: 17). Kind of makes one want to roll a slug down the hatch. On the obverse is a lithographed lice comb (Fig: 18) with the following claim.

“THIS SIDE CATCHES A GREAT MANY. THE OTHER SIDE CATCHES THEM ALL.” We can make the connection between a winning race horse and a winning bourbon. But try to make the connection between a model of purity and lice.

Ah, what’s in a name? Maybe after a few shots of SNOW FLAKE the connection became clear.

Cheers!

Thanks to the Center for Sacramento History for access to its files and to Jeff Wichmann for his recent discovery of the oddity SNOW FLAKE OPS.

Fig 17: Front and back of a Snow Flake Whiskey calling card with a lice comb represented on the reverse side.

Steve Abbott is a frequent Bottles and Extras author and is a collector of Sacramento whiskies.

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Fig 18 : Recently found Snow Flake OPS Whiskey. Note graphics are stenciled or acid etched rather than embossed. The bottle is an aqua, tool topped beer bottle. It isn’t a crown top or porcelain stoppered top. So it must have had a cork. But corking beer doesn’t quite make sense. And it is embossed Pabst on the bottom. What to make of this? Is it merely a curiosity or the real thing?

Fig 19 : Snow Flake OPS Whiskey detail of graphics etching.

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2018 WILMINGTON OHIO

4th ANNUAL Antique Bottle, Fruit Jar & Insulator Show

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Admission: $4.00 No Early Buyers

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JAMAICA CHAMPAGNE BEER

By Eric McGuire

Born in England about 1835, his full name was

likely David Lopez da Fonseca, descended from the Portuguese Jewish family who settled in London, a branch of which settled in New England in the early 1700s. Many of this family became involved in the lucrative tobacco trade, and as the family expanded, some specialized in cigar making. He is often confused with another David Fonseca who was also born in England about the same time but who settled in Boston as a cigar maker and died there in 1907.

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Just when David L. Fonseca arrived in California is not known but he was first listed in the 1869 San Francisco business directory as a physician living at 644 Sacramento Street. There is no record of him graduating or receiving schooling in the medical field, and judging by his ever changing occupations it is doubtful that he did.

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Of greatest interest to collectors and students of bottle history is his short-lived occupation of preparing and bottling his JAMAICA CHAMPAGNE BEER. This product was advertised in the Daily Alta California, of San Francisco in April 1871 only.

Orders for the drink could be made at Louis G. Schord’s saloon at 531 California Street, San Francisco, even though it was advertised as a temperance drink. Perhaps this initial method of advertising was the pilot for heading the beer in the wrong direction for it appeared to have failed shortly after inception.

David L. Fonseca’s advertisement for what turned out to be a rare and unusual refreshment. This ad was posted in the Daily Alta California (San Francisco), from April 11 to April 24, 1871, daily for a total of 14 times, with no more found. This lack of further advertisement suggests an early failure of the product, for reasons unknown.

Fonseca’s bottles are lettered on one side, D.L. FONSECA & Co. They were blown in a typical soda water mold of the period measuring 7.8 inches in height, and probably manufactured in San Francisco.

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The opposite side is embossed JAMAICA / CHAMPAGNE BEER / S.F. While no indication of the composition of the contents were located, it is likely that it contained a drink similar to ginger beer.

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Absent from city directory listings for a couple of years Fonseca was again listed as a physician by 1874 and until 1877. (1) In this latter year, Fonseca also partnered with James N. Rundle, a prolific inventor of a variety of unsuccessful items. Rundle invented a self cleaning curry comb and assigned half the patent to Fonseca, probably as a surety for his financial backing of production and marketing of this item. (2) The venture appears to have gone nowhere.

Beginning in the early 1870s, a minor revolution of sorts began on the East coast and finally reached San Francisco about 1877 whereby a new system of cleaning privy vaults and cesspools swept through the urban areas. The traditional night worker, who used buckets to empty the human waste receptacles in cities was forcibly replaced, due to city ordinances, by a new invention that sucked the offal from its depositories.

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to become a magnetic healer. It’s doubtful there were accredited schools for this type of medical practice so it was simply a matter of advertising and treating her patients. Initially, Harriet practiced her magnetic healing along with a medicated bath treatment but the bath treatment was apparently dropped by the following year.

Hattie Fonseca’s first advertisement as a magnetic healer in the Daily Alta California (San Francisco) on January 27, 1883. All advertisements following thereafter reflect the name change with the added surname prefix of “De”, which she and husband, David, adhered to in all subsequent uses.

It is also strange to note that the Fonseca children generally did not follow this new naming practice except for their son, Arthur.

They were: Anita Marie Fonseca (married a Harwood and an August), b.

1874 in San Francisco, Calif., and died Oct. 17, 1919, in San Francisco, Calif.

Alexander Norman Fonseca, b. Feb. 14, 1876, in San Francisco and died Dec.1930 in Washington, D.C.

Fonseca made another significant turn in his occupation when he became involved with this new privy cleaning company as a “collector” for the Odorless Excavating Apparatus Co. in 1878.

Fonseca made another significant turn in his occupation when he became involved with this new privy cleaning company as a “collector” for the Odorless Excavating Apparatus Co. in 1878. It is not clear what the term ‘collector’ means in this case, as this is the word describing his occupation in the San Francisco City directory for that year. The company was incorporated in 1877 with Datus E. Root, Philip Caduc and T.H. Bowlin as officers. This is the same Philip Caduc who was also in the soda water business for many years, and was an opportunist entrepreneur who wore many hats.

Fonseca was either an accounts collector or he was actually collecting the waste product located in privy vaults. Either way, it is surprising that he would have attempted this work. However, it didn’t last very long. He soon moved to Centerville, Alameda County, California, where he ran a pharmacy with a little doctoring on the side.

The move to a country town apparently did not suit Fonseca very well as he was back in San Francisco in 1881. By now he apparently secured his niche in a big city where he could fool more people into believing he was a schooled physician.

By 1883 David and his wife, Harriet, also known as Hattie, introduced another slight twist. They both changed the style of their names to “De Fonseca”, and sometimes spelled “Da Fonseca”, but always with the surname prefix. This change more correctly reflected his proper name but it is not clear why he chose to make the change at that time.

While Fonseca was continuing his doctoring, his wife decided

Arthur Wellington Fonseca, b. Oct. 8, 1879, in Alameda County, Calif., and died about 1944 in Oakland, Calif.

Clarence Perciville Fonseca, b. Jun 25, 1881, in Alameda County, Calif., and died May 26, 1973, in San Jose, Calif.

Marion Carrabell Fonseca (married a Capell), b. Dec. 1883, in Oakland, Calif., and died Sep 3, 1938, in El Cerrito, Calif.

By 1885, another big change occurred in Fonseca’s life. He began the manufacture of Triumph Bitters, but soon gave up the bitters business and went back to being a physician. (3) This dizziness of profession changing makes one wonder if anyone ever noticed his varying occupations, because after all, few people would compare the names and professions of individuals in numerous annual volumes of the business directory, where many of his activities were documented.

The 1885 San Francisco city directory notes D.L. Fonseca’s short duration as a bitters manufacturer. His wife, Harriet, paid a little more for her listing, which is reflected in the larger typeface.

Digressing for a moment to Harriet, aka, Mrs. H.G. De Fonseca.

She continued, nearly every day, to have a small, three-line classified ad from April to July of 1884, but gave that up for just an occasional ad of the same size over the next several years.

Harriet and David began living apart in the late 1880s, and they eventually divorced. Harriet lived on her own, with her children, continuing to practice her special brand of quackery. She remarried to a widower farmer named Marvin John Ryason, on April

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A photo sold on eBay, and marked on reverse, “Hattie G. Ryason” - “Uncle Marve’s wife and friend”, dated January 11, 1891, she is probably the woman on the left. Hattie was born February 1850 as Harriet Gertrude Willard in New York, the daughter of Joseph and Nancy H. Willard. Joseph was the general manager and once owner of the Hercules Powder Co. The family came to California in 1855 and originally settled in San Andreas, Calaveras County. Nancy died in 1892 and Joseph died in 1905, both in Cleveland, Ohio, where they had moved in 1877. (4)

29, 1890. Harriet retired from her former profession and lived with her new husband, a telephone lineman, until her death. Hattie died June 2, 1918, in San Francisco.

Meanwhile, with his new status as a single man, David Fonseca continued his occupation as a physician in San Francisco. He also aligned himself with the Episcopalian Church in San Francisco, to which he devoted much of his time. Fonseca was elected a vestryman several times to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin on Union Street in San Francisco.

His last publicly documented instance in San Francisco is found in the 1904 directory as David L. da Fonseca, listed as a physician. After this date no other record can be found. This is highly unusual as death records of some sort are generally well documented for nearly everyone in California by this date. Could he have left the state - at his rather advanced age?

The Church of St. Mary the Virgin is an unusual church in San Francisco. Established about 1891, it survived the San Francisco

earthquake and fire of 1906. It also contains one of the very few cemeteries allowed to exist within the city limits. Toward the end of the 19th century there was a movement across the entire county to not allow cemeteries within the boundaries of city limits because of the threat of disease to residents. For this reason many cities re-interred their dead in new burial grounds beyond the residential areas. San Francisco was no exception as many were removed to mass graves in nearby Colma and their gravestones were destroyed, which effectively lost the last burial place of many notable pioneers.

David Fonseca appeared to be one of those whose mortal remains were lost forever, but the Church of St. Mary the Virgin was allowed to keep its burials - about 23 in number, a very unusual situation, probably because all its remains were cremations which posed little threat of disease. Regardless, Fonseca left no newspaper death notice nor city or state documentation of his death date.

He simply vanished.

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On a dig from long ago, a Jamaica Champagne Beer crowns a pile of treasured bottles that a collector can usually only dream about. Oh, to re-live that day!

Fonseca in his capacity as vestryman or for any other activities.

To my amazement the church records documented Fonseca’s death and his ashes remain in the crypt under the church. The records document his death occurring on December 11, 1904. (5) Unfortunately, the labels have fallen off many of the cremation urns which leaves his exact urn location unknown, but that is good enough for me.

We now know the death date of David L. Fonseca.

NOTES: 1. Fonseca was accused of embezzlement in 1877 but the action was dropped in police court. (Daily Alta California (San Francisco, Calif., November 17, 1877) 2. U.S. Letters Patent No. 187,912 3. Four casks of empty bottles belonging to the Triumph Bitters Co. went unclaimed at the warehouse of the Southern Pacific Company’s Railway Station and was sold at public auction on July 25, 1890, (Daily Alta California, San Francisco, July 14, 1890) 4. At one point in her life, Hattie claimed that she was adopted by Joseph and Nancy Willard, and that her real father was Jacob Kiehl. Her claim was made at the death of Kiehl and Hattie wanted a piece of his estate. It is not known whether she was successful in substantiating her probate claim. The Willards had no other children, which may lend some credence to her pronouncement. (see the San Francisco Call, October 26, 1900)

5. Personal communication with Beth Kelly, Senior Associate Rector of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin of San Francisco on January 12, 2004.

Eric McGuire, Author Eric McGuire, FOHBC Western Region Director, is a California native who has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area most of his life. He attended local schools and completed his formal education at San Francisco State University (MA 1973). Eric entered the field of environmental planning and retired from a 30-year career in domestic water supply in 2008. He began his bottle collecting interest in 1960, and along with digging, and otherwise acquiring bottles, Eric has always been an avid student of all aspects of glass making as well as a researcher of the history of the people who produced the bottles. Beginning in the mid-1960s his name can be found on many articles relating to bottles and glass. Eric’s primary interest has been focused on the geographical area of the Western U.S. He is a life member of the FOHBC, and lives in Petaluma, California, with his wife, Lisa.

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On the Trail of the elusive L. R. Comstock, a third swing By: Tod von Mechow

After finishing two articles (Figures 1 & 2) on the elusive Comstock bottles from Saint Paul, Minnesota, I was only able to confirm that the L. R. Comstock & Company were in operation in May of 1855. I could not find information on when the business was founded or ended. The Comstock & Steere firm remains a black hole. Although one can speculate and conjure up guesses, there is not much solid information available.

While perusing bottles for my collection on eBay, I stumbled across two updates by Austin Fjerestad to his book Minnesota Soda Water Works, which I purchased for my soda and beer bottle

Fig 3: Comstock & Co New England Mead (Circa1854-1857), Courtesy Jon Steiner

library. I eagerly awaited their arrival to see what new info Austin had turned up on Minnesota soda and beer bottles since we had last communicated. Part of me was hoping he had made some breakthrough in his Comstock research. I leafed through the pages and saw that the information that we had reviewed was there.

Austin had found some new information that led him to speculate that Comstock had started bottling in 1854 but there was not much more and nothing about Comstock & Steere.

It had been over two and a half years since I had done any research into the Comstock firms. Meanwhile, I was informed

Fig 4: Comstock & Co Strawberry Mead (Circa 1854-1857), Courtesy Austin Fjerestad

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Fig 1: He was in my backyard the Whole Time or On the Trail of the Elusive L.R. Comstock May June 2013 issue of Bottles and Extras

Fig 2: On the Trail of the Elusive L.R. Comstock, again ... - May June 2014 issue of Bottles and Extras

of another Cronk beer bottle impressed “Comstock & Co. / New England / Mead” (Figure 3). I had not found any information on previously reported “Dr Laglee’s / Strawberry Mead / Comstock & Co. / St. Paul Min.” (Figure 4) bottle, also a Cronk beer pottery bottle. So I decided to take a third swing at it. Would I strike out, hit a single or hit a home run? I was expecting to strike out as I had already exhausted my existing research tools, but I did get a subscription to another newspaper site in the interim. So who knows?

Charley Elfelts & Brothers operated a staple and dry goods store across the street from the American Hotel on St. Anthony St in 1854. What else can I find? From the Saint Paul Daily Times the next day on June 29, 1854:

I started on my new subscription site, absolutely nothing. After a bunch of searches, I was able to figure out that they did not have any papers from the targeted area during the years I was focused on. Strike one!

So I decided to try again on my other sites. I was sure that I was going to strike out. On my first site, I found no more than I did on my previous searches. Another swing and a miss; strike two.

One last try on my remaining site. This is the one when only my stealthy searching techniques turned up the May, 1855 article.

Wait a second, on my first search on the word Comstock, I got a number of hits that I did not get before! I sorted the papers in date order and clicked on the earliest listing: HOME RUN! The article in the Daily Minnesotian on June 28, 1854:

Messrs. L. R. Comstock & Co. have just opened an establishment, under Elfelts’ store, for the manufacture and sale of mineral water. This establishment will compare favorably with those of our largest cities, for its facilities and excellent apparatus. It will undoubtedly prove a great luxury to our citizen, and be extensively patronized. The specimen presented us was most excellent. Call again some of these hot days.

COOL, IN MANY RESPECTS. - We have neglected to notice that some dozen bottles of Comstock’s refreshing lemon pop was disposed of by our familiars a few days since. We were very cooly (sic) showed the empty bottles, and were led to infer that the article met with universal favor. The pop and the manner in which it was dealt with, convinced us that it must have been a good article, or we should not have been so cooly (sic) treated.

The articles kept coming. The next article was dated May 19, 1855 and was from the St. Paul Pioneer. It read:

REFRESHING BEVERAGE. — We were very agreeably surprised by a visit from Messrs. L. R. COMSTOCK & CO., who introduced to our notice and taste a goodly quantity of delicately flavored mineral water, carefully bottled up. A considerable popping of corks immediately took place, on all hands, and after due attention had been given to the welcome beverage, it was pronounced but our devil, whose judgment is unquestionable, to be not only very potable but admirably adapted to the taste and season likewise. Messrs. COMSTOCK & CO., can hardly fail, especially during hot weather, to dispose of a large quantity of their manufacture, and we trust they will.

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Fig 5: L. R. Comstock & Co (Circa 1854 only), Courtesy www.sodasandbeers.com

This was the article that I found previously that proved that L. R. Comstock & Company (Figure 5) were operating while Minnesota was a Territory. But wait, I see an article from a competing newspaper on the same day, May 19, 1855, that list a different partnership! It is in the St. Paul Daily Times and reads:

POP GOES THE WEASEL. — We are indebted to those very affable and popular gentlemen Messrs.

Comstock & Steers (sic), for several dozen of their pop liquid (sic), gushing, generous, refreshing pop – an act of considerable and substantial kindness on the part of these gentleman, which was duly appreciated, as the toasts drank to their prosperity, by the devils assembled in the commemoration of the inspiring draught will abundantly testify.

We shall take the occasion to call upon Messrs. C. & S., and offer them a complimentary benefit in the name of our office.

This firm could not have been under two different names on the same day! One of them must have been wrong. Who was right, the Pioneer or the Times news organization? The Pioneer article was the smoking gun that proved that Comstock was manufac-

Fig 6: Comstock & Steere (Circa 1855 only), Courtesy Tim Henson

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turing and bottling mineral water in Saint Paul and was used as evidence in my previous article “On the Trail of the Elusive L. R. Comstock, again.” Was I wrong and based my assumption on a period newspaper article that made a grave error? Apparently I did.

The next articles corroborate the mistake in the Pioneer article.

They were from two additional newspapers. They both republished the article from the Daily Times and added in their own commentary. The first was the Minnesota Democrat on May 23, 1855. In addition to the “Pop Goes the Weasel” paragraph, they added:

We also express our acknowledgments to Messrs.

Comstock & Steers (sic) for a similar gift. Tqe (sic) health of these gentlemen was drunk with all the honors, by the entire force of the Democrat, in their own generous and temperate beverage.—Democrat.

The Daily Minnesotian printed the Times and the Democrat articles and followed it with a “Here too!” So it appears that Comstock and Steere (Figure 6) made the rounds to at least four newspapers in Mid-May of 1855 to provide samples of their products and get a little free advertising. The editors of the Pioneer must not have realized that the name of the firm had changed from L. R. Comstock & Company to Comstock & Steere.

The Minnesota Democrat followed up with:

COMSTOCK’S MINERAL WATER.— One fact, we neglected to mention the other day, in speaking of this beverage, and that is, it is made entirely of pure water, obtained from a spring, which bursts from a rock in the neighborhood of the manufactory. It is highly recommended as a healthy and pure beverage.

This is an indication that the factory had moved from under Elfelts’ store to another location, likely Trout Brook. There were no other ads for 1855, but 1856 looked promising! There are pages and pages of ads. The first I open is from the Daily Minnesotian and dated June 14, 1856. It reads:

COMSTOCK’S BEVERAGE.—The lovers of mineral water will find in the article made by Mr. Comstock all that they desire. Mr. C. is not a new hand at the business, having been engaged for the last three years in furnishing this celebrated article to the people in and about St. Paul. Any recommendation of the article, therefore, by us is needless.

This confirms that Comstock was bottling mineral water during 1854, 1855, and 1856. Steere is no longer listed as a partner.

Is this another mistake like the one in 1855? Apparently not, because the next item I open is actually an advertisement, the first actual ad that I found from Comstock. It ran from about June 7

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to at about September 13, 1855 in the Daily Minnesotian. Since soda and mineral waters were generally bottled in summer, these ads covered the whole season and confirm that Comstock was no longer in partnership with Steere and was the sole proprietor of the mineral water manufacturing business. The ad reads as follows:

Refreshing Summer Beverage!

COMSTOCK’S CELEBRATED MINERAL AND SODA WATER. In bottles, will be supplied to the citizens of St. Paul at their residences and places of business, as required. Also, orders from a distance promptly filled, and boxes delivered on board of boats and stage offices, as directed. All orders from without the city must be accompanied with the money. Price three dollars per box, two dollars will be refunded on return of the bottles. Each box contains thirty bottles, warranted to keep three months.

L. R. COMSTOCK. St. Paul, June 7, 1856—daw4m Most of Comstock bottles were probably returned because he offered a $2 refund for 30 bottles. This might be the reason they are so rare. The bottles cost twice as much as the product that they contained!

After this date there are no other articles or advertisements that I can find for L. R. Comstock. We can determine that: 1854: L. R. Comstock & Company started their business under Elfelts’ store. These bottles date to 1854 only.

1855: Comstock & Steere were operating the business at a new location, likely at Trout Brook with access to spring water. These bottles date to 1855 only.

1856: L. R. Comstock is operating the business alone. There are no known bottles.

1857: Others appear to operating the Trout Brook soda water factory. There are no known embossed Saint Paul soda water bottles until after the Civil War. There are still some mysteries to solve. We know when L. R. Comstock & Company started but not the exact dates of the transition to Comstock & Steere, and later to Comstock by himself.

No information has surfaced on Comstock & Company and its “Strawberry” and “New England” meads.

And the exact ownership of the Trout Brook factory between Comstock in 1856 and John Lines in 1860 is still sketchy at best.

Maybe I’ll recheck in a couple more years.

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Announced at the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo!

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CATEGORIES

- Newsletter Contest - Show Poster / Flyer Contest - Writer’s Contest

Please don’t delay, as our deadline is June 1, 2018 Get more information by contacting Val Berry 518.568.5683 or vgberry10@yahoo.com Download the applications by visiting FOHBC.org, scroll across the top to “Members”, scroll down to “FOHBC Club Contests” and left click.

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All winners and awards will be announced during the banquet at the FOHBC National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio this coming August 3rd, 2018.

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Getting Ready for the

2018 Cleveland National

By Elizabeth Lacy

In August 2018, there will be a collaboration of epic proportions.

On the shores of Lake Erie, men and women with gather to admire, contemplate, and reminisce about days gone by and the lasting legacy of glass, bottles and collectors. Mutually they will bring together the past and present, and dream about the future of bottle collecting. We are honored and excited to host this momentous event in the way of the FOHBC’s 2018 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland is not a young city by any means. Though surveyed and settled before 1800 by European settlers, the Ohio River valley and shores of Lake Erie were occupied by native Erie and Iroquois long before. Shortly after the completion of the Erie Canal and with the aid of railroad progression into the West, the little port town of “Cleaveland”, Ohio boomed through the 1800 and 1900s with industry and agricultural commerce. This rich history is demonstrated by and through the artifacts and culture found around the city and beyond.

This history and the abundance of quality antique glass and stoneware originated, discovered and unearthed within the region, has made Ohio a mecca for collectors of all specialties. When choosing a location to host the FOHBC 2018 National Expo in the Midwest, many locations were considered with Ohio offering many options. The centralized location and easy travel access from all corners of the United States drew our attention. It is said that 60% of the population of the United States lives within 500 miles of this energetic, picturesque city. In addition to the hospitality and generosity of the Midwest, the support of the Ohio Bottle Club, in conjunction with other clubs in the region, confirmed that we could make this annual event live up to the precedent of the past FOHBC national show reputations. We have had many Midwest region clubs reach out in support of the show and offer a helping hand. We are excited to continue our partnerships with all clubs that want to get involved with making this an event to remember.

There are many exciting events coming up to supplement the bottle show on Expo weekend! There is a loaded seminar line-up with experts sharing their knowledge with us in many various collecting categories from glass blowing to privy digging to specialties such as bitters bottles or Hemingray Jars. After expanding your knowledge in a seminar or two, make sure to peruse the vast number displays already committed within our showroom floor.

There is sure to be a fantastic presentation of historical glass with our regional Midwest collectors revealing the best of the best!

The two events we are most excited to present Expo weekend are the Welcoming Reception and the FOHBC Banquet. The FOHBC invites paid early admit participants and dealers to join us for appetizers at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday afternoon. The location is a short walk from the host hotel, and our reception will be held on the plaza of the Hall of Fame over-

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looking Lake Erie. In addition to the amazing atmosphere offered for catching up with fellow collectors and friends, admittance to the museum is included! It is guaranteed to be an entertaining and relaxing afternoon!

The FOHBC Banquet held on Friday evening is the second event we are thrilled to invite you to join. Following the Rock and Roll theme, we hope to roll out a red carpet welcome to our guests and Keynote Speaker Terry Kovel. Mrs. Kovel, along with her late husband Ralph, rose to be authorities in the antiquity and collecting field and are known nationally for their pricing guides which they began producing in 1974. Being a local resident of suburban Cleveland, Mrs. Kovel volunteers much of her time to the Western Reserve Historical Society, and is eager to share with us her knowledge and experiences within the collecting world at the banquet.

Now for the reason we bottle collectors come to the FOHBC National Expo: The Bottle Show. Our showroom floor is huge and modern, being just built in 2013. Lighting fixtures and skylights are state of the art for an optimal lighting environment. Security before, during and after show hours is provided to maintain the protection and professionalism we can trust. Concessions will be available for purchase during show hours. Our host hotel, the Marriott at Key Center, is immediately next door to the Huntington Center for easy transitions between events. And when you need a break to ponder that next bottle purchase, the view of Lake Erie from the Cleveland Mall greenspace is steps away.

As was just mentioned, Marriott at Key Center, our host hotel, is a crosswalk away from the Huntington Convention Center. Newly remodeled, it boasts modern décor and amenities for the finest comfort. There are two restaurants onsite, as well as many local or familiar dining options within walking distance. That is the absolute best part of the location of the 2018 FOHBC National Expo: you will be able to park your car for the weekend! Food, entertainment, local attractions, and all Expo events are less than a mile away! Within a 360 degree pivot turn on the Marriott’s front green space you can see art deco skyscrapers, Lake Erie shorelines, Corinthian columned monuments, beautiful parks and street art. The revitalized city exudes hearty Midwest charm with a trendy but laid-back atmosphere.

Contracts are coming in daily, so be sure to send yours in soon to reserve your table at the FOHBC 2018 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo! Contracts can be found on the Federation’s website (FOHBC.org), the Ohio Bottle Club’s website (ohiobottleclub.org) or within this issue of Bottles and Extras. After mailing in your contract, be sure to contact the Marriott for a room reservation at 216.696.9200 and mention the FOHBC Bottle Convention for the room discount. Displays are welcome, and if you are interested in sharing your knowledge from your collection for the weekend, please contact Alan DeMaison. And as always, Matt Lacy (info@antiquebottlesale.com) or Louis Fifer (fiferlouis@ yahoo.com) are available to answer questions or provide further information.

August may seem to be a long way off, but time has a way of passing quickly and before we know it, we will be seeing you at the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National!

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Mark your calendar now for the biggest antique bottle and glass event of 2018!

Brought to you by the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and the Ohio Bottle Club

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Thursday-August 2:

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reception, Registration, Bottle Competition Friday-August 3: FOHBC Membership Mtg Breakfast, Educational Seminars, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Early Admission, FOHBC Cocktail Hour & Banquet Saturday-August 4: Live Bottle Auction, Show General Admission, Youth Corner, Room Hopping Sunday-August 5: General Admission,Youth Corner & Display Awards Show end at 1:00 pm

Info: Louis Fifer, 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com or Matt Lacy, 440.228.1873, info@antiquebottlesales.com (Cleveland Co-Chairs) or FOHBC.org

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

August 2 - 5, 2018 The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is proud to announce that the FOHBC National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo for 2018 will take place in Cleveland, Ohio at the Huntington Convention Center and downtown Marriott Key Center Hotel.

CO NTENTS Cleveland National Promotional Flyer Table of Contents

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Cleveland Invitation

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The Venues

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Area Attractions

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Scheduled Events

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Cleveland Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reception

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Electric Bottle Auction

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Hotel Room Hopping

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Fame Reception, “Battle of the Bottles” competition • Friday, August 3rd: FOHBC Membership Meeting Breakfast, Educational Seminars, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Early Admissions, Cocktail Hour & Banquet • Saturday, August 4th: Bottle Auction, General Admission & Hotel Room Hopping • Sunday, August 5th: General Admission & Display Awards, Show Ends at 1:00 pm

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General Information

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Souvenir Program

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Contract

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FOHBC Banquet

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Early Admission

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FOHBC Membership

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Membership Breakfast

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Cleveland Co-Chairs: Louis Fifer and Matt Lacy

Display Application

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FOHBC Conventions Director: Louis Fifer

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Dealer Loading & Unloading

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FOHBC Midwest Director: Matt Lacy

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FOHBC 2018 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo August 02 - August 05, 2018 • Cleveland, Ohio CLEVELAND INVITATION The Midwest Region of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) extends a cordial invitation to join us for the 2018 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

This is the first time the FOHBC has brought the National Expo back to the shores of Lake Erie since the 1992 Toledo Expo, successfully chaired by Adam Koch. We are excited to share all Cleveland has to offer as a central meeting ground, as 60% of the US population lives within 600 miles of this energetic, picturesque city. Cleveland’s rich history from country settlement to thriving port town to industrial metropolis is displayed among the beautiful architecture and vivid culture found all over the city.

Once checked into the lavish host hotel in the heart of downtown, all amenities and attractions are within reach. A short walk will lead you to an array of museums and sites, such as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center, Public Square and the JACK Casino, just to name a few.

Locally owned restaurants are generously dispersed throughout the neighborhood, from gourmet burgers to plush steakhouses and everything in between. Living up to the title of being “The City of Rock,” East 4th Street and The Flats are near-by neighborhoods thriving with entertainment and music of all genres.

Located directly next to the Key Tower, the pinnacle of the Cleveland skyline, the Huntington Convention Center offers a vast and modern headquarters for the bottle event of the year! We warmly welcome you to share this once in a lifetime experience with us!

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EVENTS & GENERAL INFORMATION

THE VENUES The Huntington Convention Center – 300 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio Headquarters for our Expo are the Huntington Convention Center, which will provide the location of the Bottle Show, the Bottle Battle, the Auction, and Seminars. The brand-new building boasts a 225,000 showroom space full of technology and design, including state of the art fixtures and skylights for an optimal lighting environment.

Marriott Downtown at Key Center – 127 Public Square (Driveway entrance on 1360 West Mall Drive), Cleveland, Ohio Our host hotel is the Marriott at Key Center, located in downtown Cleveland and directly across from the Huntington Convention Center. This newly renovated, modern designed hotel radiates sophisticated style and luxurious comfort. Rooms are available at the convention rate of $149 per night, and be sure to mention the “Bottle Collectors” for your show rate by July 11, 2018. The Marriott is also the location of the FOHBC board meeting, membership breakfast, cocktail hour, and banquet.

AREA ATTRACTIONS: (Distance from Huntington Convention Center) FirstEnergy Stadium – Home of the Cleveland Browns (0.5 mi) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (0.6 mi) Great Lakes Science Center (0.6 mi) JACK Casino (0.5 mi) East 4th Street District (0.6 mi) Progressive Field – Home of the Cleveland Indians (0.9 mi) The Flats District (0.9 mi) Quicken Loans Arena – Home of the Cleveland Cavs (1.0 mi) West Side Market (1.9 mi) Greater Cleveland Aquarium (1.4 mi) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (5.5 mi) Cleveland Museum of Art (6.8 mi) Cleveland Natural History Museum (6.8 mi) Cleveland Botanical Garden (6.8 mi) Western Reserve Historical Society (6.8 mi) Cedar Point (63.3 mi)

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Scheduled Events We have a full and exciting lineup of scheduled events planned for the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo. The following events are listed in chronological order with a brief description.

FOHBC Board Meeting • Thursday, August 2nd The semi-annual FOHBC board meeting will occur on Thursday morning in the Ontario Board Room on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott. FOHBC members are welcome as non-participating guests. An agenda for the meeting will be posted on the FOHBC web site prior to the meeting

FOHBC Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reception • Thursday, August 2nd The FOHBC will host a reception from 1 - 5 pm at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Join us for light appetizers and a cash bar in the reception hall and patio overlooking Lake Erie; and then enjoy a complimentary self-guided tour of the museum to see infamous pieces of music history from Elvis to Michael Jackson to Taylor Swift.

And for those thrill seekers, the new 4D concert experience theater promises to be an electrifying encounter!

FOHBC “Battle of the Bottles” Bottle Competition • Thursday, August 2nd The “Battle of the Bottles” Competition will be held from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at the Huntington Convention Center, in the Global Center Ballroom A. Bottle registration will be at 6:00 pm in the same room.

Leading the competition that night will be Ohio’s own dynamic duo: John Fifer and Todd Knisley. The three categories to enter to battle it out are Ohio Sodas, Midwestern Flasks, and Free Blown/Pattern Molded Midwest Tableware. As with all FOHBC National events, security will be provided.

FOHBC General Membership Breakfast Meeting • Friday, August 3rd Please join us for a full buffet breakfast and our annual FOHBC membership meeting from 7:00 to 8:30 am in the 2nd floor Salons at the Marriott. This event is specifically for current and paid-up FOHBC members and will be at no cost to attendees. We encourage you to come and be part of the FOHBC by participating in this event to get the latest news on the Federation, the Virtual Museum and our hobby. You will be able to join the FOHBC, or renew membership prior to the breakfast.

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FOHBC Educational Seminars • Friday, August 3rd We are truly fortunate to be able to present a variety of fascinating educational seminars at the 2018 Cleveland National Bottle Convention and Expo. We have a distinguished group of seminar presenters organized by seminar coordinator Todd Knisley In the past, because two seminars were presented simultaneously, you were forced to choose one and miss another. We have partially remedied this situation by arranging the videotaping of our seminars which will be made available to all on the FOHBC web site. Details concerning obtaining those videos will be announced at the time of the seminar presentations.

The seminars will take place on Friday, August 3rd, 2018 from 9:00 am to Noon at the Huntington Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 3 & 4. Listed below are the seminar topics, the presenters and the location where these educational seminars will take place. Any questions concerning the FOHBC Educational Seminars can be directed to Cleveland Co-Chairs Louis Fifer or Matt Lacy.

Privy Digging in Ohio

Dennis and Nathan Huey

9:00 am: Huntington Conv. Center, Meeting Room 3

Glass Blowing

Frost Glass

9:00 am: Huntington Conv. Center, Meeting Room 4

Zanesville Glass

William Barrett

10:00 am: Huntington Conv. Center, Meeting Room 5

Dr. Tom Sproat

10:00 am: Huntington Conv. Center, Meeting Room 6

11:00 am: Huntington Conv. Center, Meeting Room 3

Evolution of Hemingray Jars

Bob Koren

Bitters Collecting

Ted Krist

11:00 am: Huntington Conv. Center, Meeting Room 4

Erie Canal

FOHBC Banquet and Cocktail Hour • Friday, August 3rd Come and relax with the FOHBC and your bottle friends and enjoy a cocktail before our Banquet from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Friday the 3rd of August at the Marriott 2nd Floor East Foyer Prefunction area. A cash bar will be available for your favorite beverage. Following the cocktail hour, we will proceed to our FOHBC Banquet which will start at 6:30 pm and conclude around 8:30 pm. You do not have to be a FOHBC member to attend!

The cost for the FOHBC Banquet will be $40 per person. We encourage you to reserve your place early, as we expect heavier than usual attendance at this event. We have the honor and privilege of having Terry Kovel, world renowned author and collector, speak about her life’s work and share stories of the changing antique hobby and markets over the years. We will cap the night off by honoring our new inductees to the FOHBC Hall of Fame and Honor Roll and award presentations for our FOHBC Club Contests. Don’t miss this event! Any questions can be directed to either Louis Fifer or Matt Lacy.

FOHBC Electric Bottle Auction • Saturday, August 4th This unforgettable event will electrify you for the upcoming show weekend. Starting the Auction preview at 7:00 am, with a full window wall of natural daylight flooding the preview tables for optimal viewing, this spacious and elegant ballroom has the capacity to make this an auction for the record books. Opening gavel is at 9:00 am.

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Hotel Room Hopping • Saturday, August 4th For those looking for Saturday night bottle entertainment, we will be continuing the reinstated tradition of some old fashioned “Room Hopping” at the Marriott Downtown Hotel just like we did before cell phones and late night auctions.

In the main lobby will be an easel on which you will be able to attach your bottle business card with your appropriate room number. If you put your card on the board, it means you are open for visitors starting at 7:30 pm and ending at 9:30 pm or later if you decide. Remember, we’re here to have fun! You decide when your “closing time” is!

You will be furnished with a special “I’m open, come on in!” announcement sign which you can affix to your door. This will signal those who want to visit that you are accepting visitors for antique bottle and glass talk, or show and tell or sell if you like! Invite your friends to stop by and visit, show them what you’ve been lucky enough to add to your collection and yes, maybe even offer for sale! “I’m Open” signs for your door will be available at registration, just ask for one and remember to post your card on the easel on Saturday night. Please contact Matt Lacy or Louis Fifer for more information.

YOUTH CORNER Children’s Bottle Grab Bags • Saturday & Sunday, August 4th & 5th The FOHBC will provide fifty (50) bottle grab bags for children ten and under during the General Admission hours of the show on Saturday and Sunday.

Each bag will have an antique bottle that was hand blown, in good condition and embossed.

There will also be a ‘special’ grab bag with a better bottle each of the two days so bring your child to the front FOHBC registration desk area of the Huntington Convention Center and ask for a bottle grab bag. Limit one bottle bag grab per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cleveland Junior Scavenger Hunt • Saturday & Sunday, August 4th & 5th The FOHBC invites children from ages 8 on up to participate in an organized scavenger hunt at the Huntington Convention Center antique bottle showroom floor.

The FOHBC scavenger hunt organizers will prepare a list defining specific items, which the participants will seek to gather or complete all items on the list, usually without purchasing them. Participants may work in small teams, although the rules will encourage individuals to participate.

The goal is to complete all or most of the items on the list. Awards will be presented on Saturday between 4:30 and 5:00 pm for the Saturday Hunt and Sunday, August 6th between 12:30 and 1:00 pm for the Sunday hunt.

Please register at the front FOHBC desk area.

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CONVENTION SCHEDULE TIME

EVENT

LOCATION

Thursday - August 2nd, 2018 8:00 am - Noon

FOHBC Board Meeting

Ontario Board Room, 2rd Floor Marriott

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reception

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

3:00 - 5:30 pm

Dealer Registration

Marriott 2rd Floor

6:00 pm

Battle of the Bottles Check-In

Global Center Ballroom A

7:00 - 10:00 pm*

Battle of the Bottles Competition

Global Center Ballroom A

Friday - August 3rd, 2018 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Dealer Registration & Ticket Sales

Huntington Convention Center

7:00 - 8:30 am

General Membership Mtg Breakfast

Marriott 2rd Floor Salons F-H

7:00 am - Noon

Dealer Unloading & Display Setup

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

9:00 am - Noon

Educational Seminars

Huntington Convention Center Rooms 3 &4

Noon - 1:00 pm

Showroom Closed

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

12:50 pm

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

1:00 - 5:00 pm

Dealer and Early Admission

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

5:00 pm

Show Closed for the Day

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Cocktail Hour

Marriott 2rd Floor East Foyer

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm*

The FOHBC Banquet

Marriott 2rd Floor Salons E-H

Saturday - August 4th, 2018 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ticket Sales & Packet Pick-Up

Huntington Convention Center

7:00 - 9:00 am

Electric Auction Preview

Global Center Ballroom A

9:00 - 11:00 am

Electric Live Auction

Global Center Ballroom A

11:00 am - Noon

Auction Check-out

Global Center Ballroom A

Noon - 1:00 pm

Dealer & Early Admission

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

1:00 - 5:00 pm

General Admissions

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

6:30 - 9:30 pm*

Room Hopping

Marriott Downtown

Sunday - August 5th, 2018 9:00am - 1:00pm

Dealers

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

General Admission

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

Noon

Display Awards Announced

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

1:00 pm

Convention End

Huntington Convention Center Exhibit Hall A

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GENERAL INFORMATION Contact Information The primary FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo contacts are listed below: Cleveland Co-Chair: Matt Lacy, 3836 State Route 307, Austinburg, OH, 440.228.1873, info@antiquebottlesales.com Cleveland Co-Chair: Louis Fifer, 604 Topaz, Brunswick, OH 44212, 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com Conventions Director: Louis Fifer, 604 Topaz, Brunswick, OH 44212, 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com Midwest Region Director: Matt Lacy, 3836 State Route 307, Austinburg, OH, 440.228.1873, info@antiquebottlesales.com Souvenir Program Advertising: Adam & Phyllis Koch, 763 Jolson Ave, Akron, OH 44319, 330.644.0274, phylkoch@yahoo.com Battle of the Bottles: John Fifer, 330.461.0069, coinop1958@gmail.com Educational Displays: Alan DeMaison, 440.358.1223, a.demaison@sbcglobal.net

Registration & Ticket Sales

You may pick up your Dealer or Early Admission packet on Thursday afternoon, August 2nd at the Marriott’s 2nd Floor, or Friday August 3rd in the Huntington Convention Center’s main concourse outside the convention hall. You may purchase tickets for the FOHBC Banquet based on availability at this time, if you have not done so already.

Dealer Unloading

Dealers will be allowed to bring in sales merchandise on Friday, August 3rd from 7:00 am to Noon and on Saturday, August 4th from Noon to 1:00 pm at the Huntington Convention Center. Boxes and merchandise are allowed to be brought onto the showroom floor at above times, but no boxes or merchandise will be allowed to be removed from showroom floor during above listed times. The showroom will be closed to all participants except those involved with the completion of their displays from Noon to 1:00 pm on Friday before the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:50 pm.

There will be 2 methods of unloading available to dealers. Dealers who choose to unload their boxes into their hotel rooms at the Marriott can use the Global Center entrance, located directly north of the Marriott. At this entrance is located a service elevator that takes you directly to the showroom floor entrance. The second method will be utilizing the loading docks described in ATTACHMENT A on page 16.

A separate sheet of instructions will be included in your Dealer packet outlining the unloading procedure. Diagrams and maps will be included. There will be strict security at this time. We ask your cooperation during this important time so that the process can move swiftly and safely. Please check the Events Schedule for unloading times.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Come watch the exciting ribbon cutting ceremony and start of the 2018 FOHBC Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo on Friday, August 3rd at 12:50 pm. This event will start promptly 10 minutes before the doors open for dealers and early admission attendees at the Huntington Convention Center.

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to arrive at their table spaces before the Early Admission group. Early Admission participants will be allowed in 15 minutes after to allow Dealers time to reach their sales tables. You must wear your Dealer or Early Admission name tag badge visibly to gain access to the showroom floor. At 5:00 pm, all Dealers and Early Admission participants must leave the showroom floor and the showroom will be locked and secured until Noon on Saturday the 4th of August. On August 4th, only Dealers and Early Admission participants will be allowed on the showroom floor from Noon to 1:00 pm. The general public will follow at 1:00 pm. Dealers and Early Admission participants will be allowed on the showroom floor at 9:00 am on Sunday, August 5th, followed by the general public at 9:00 am. The convention will conclude at 1:00 pm. All Dealers are required to remain set up until that time.

Security

Please note that we expect your cooperation with visibly wearing your name tag badge. Rigid security measures will be in place, as all areas of the display and showroom floor will be monitored continuously by surveillance cameras and hired security guards will be walking the showroom floor during our event. Furthermore, when the showroom is closed for the day on Friday and Saturday, no one under any circumstance, will be allowed back into the room. A full-time security guard will be stationed inside the showroom area during the hours that the show is closed. Similar security measures will be in place for all the events scheduled by the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National security team.

Security measures require that before you unload your sales materials, you must pick up your packets as they include your name tag identification badges. Your badges must be worn in the unloading area for obvious security reasons. Please remember that the time of highest vulnerability is during the set-up and break-down times. Even though we have made improvement to our security procedures, your common sense and diligence is your best defense against theft.

Dealer Table Information

Tables are 8 feet long, 30 inches wide, and table covers will be provided. Tables will be available and assigned on a first received basis. The show chairpersons will have final say on table assignments. The first 8 foot table will be $85. Each additional table will be $75. FOHBC members will get a $10 discount per contract for the first table only. Up to two nametag badges per contract will be provided (regardless of the number of tables per contract) with the exception of minor children. Please make arrangements for children’s nametags in advance.

Subletting a table to another dealer or individual is prohibited.

Requests for refunds must be made by July 15, 2018. Refunds for circumstances outside your control, after that time, will be at the discretion of the convention chairpersons. Your contract for sales tables, display reservations, early admission, and banquet reservations will be confirmed by email or USPS return mail following receipt of your contract and full payment. Full payment must be sent with your contract. There are no reservations or table placements without payment in full.

Early Admission Information

Early admission is for non-dealers that would like the privilege of buying early at the show with the dealers.

The early admission fee will be $80 for individuals or a family couple (including minor children). This price includes a complimentary souvenir program, and is valid for all 3 days of the show. Discounted cost for early admission to National Shows is another privilege of FOHBC membership. The discounted rate for a current Federation member is $70.

Educational Displays

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provided a free early admission pass, which will allow full show privileges to them, their spouse, and minor children. Exhibitors may set up their displays from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm on Friday, August 3rd. Tables with white cloth table covers are available at no charge. Due to limited power availability, non-lighted displays preferred.

Please contact Show Chairmen for further electrical information, if needed.

Also, please remember to vote for your favorite display! “Best in Show” and “Most Educational” award ribbons will be given. Winner announced on Sunday, August 5th at approximately 2:00 pm.

Prize Drawings

There will be a series of prize drawings during general admission hours of the show on Saturday and Sunday.

Vouchers will be given to the lucky winners to be spent at the show. Drawing Times will be: Saturday every hour from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm; Sunday every hour from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. There will be two $100 drawings each hour noted.

General Policies

Dealer, Early Admission, and Show Official name tag badges must be worn and checked before entering the showroom floor. There will be no giving/sharing of name tag badges to individuals not listed on a sales table contract. Anyone found in the showroom floor area without a proper badge will not be allowed to remain.

Access to the showroom floor is by name tag badge only. Everyone must wear a name tag badge to be admitted.

NO EXCEPTIONS. The FOHBC reserves the right to refuse anyone a sales table including Assistants, Early Admissions, or General Admissions to the convention at any time, for any reason. Any persons working and/or helping with the convention will be given an official convention name tag badge.

The FOHBC, its officers, or agents assume no liability or responsibility for any lost, stolen or damaged merchandise. Decisions concerning any circumstances not outlined in the FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Convention & Expo packet will be made by the show chairpersons and the Federation president.

Your contract for Sales Tables, Display reservations, Early Admission, Banquet reservations, and the Souvenir Program will be confirmed by email or USPS return mail following receipt of Contract, a signed Contract Terms Sheet, and full payment.

Every Dealer is expected to pack-up and help clean the Huntington Convention Center. We have to leave it with no trash.

Please show courtesy to the public who have made plans to attend and may have come many miles to be at our show.

Full payment must be sent with your Contract. There are no reservations without payment.

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SOUVENIR PROGRAM Advertise in the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo SOUVENIR PROGRAM You can convey your message in a customized format or have your business card converted to a color advertisement for as low as $35! Assistance will be provided by the FOHBC on all ad designs.

Free distribution to well over a thousand collectors and convention attendees and a much broader audience on line at FOHBC.org.

CLEVELAND

2018 August 2 - 5

2018 FOHBC - CLEVELAND

National Antique Bottle

Convention & Expo

SOUVENIR PROGRAM

Our Souvenir Programs are retained by many for years and are referenced over and over to contact collectors specializing in specific items and categories.

A significant number of Souvenir Programs end up in the hands of collectors who do not subscribe to any of the bottle magazines, allowing you to reach a whole new audience. The entire Souvenir Program will be posted on the FOHBC website prior to and after the convention.

For information, or to reserve an advertisement in the program, please contact Adam & Phyllis Koch, 763 Jolson Ave, Akron, OH 44319, 330.644.0274, phylkoch@yahoo.com *Make check payable to FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention. Deadline for ad copy submission is June 9, 2018.

Name: Address: Address: City State Zip: Phone: E-mail:

Ad Size: Cost: Comments:

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AGREEMENT As used herein, the SHOW or CONVENTION shall mean that certain annual event sponsored by the FOHBC in conjunction with the Marriott Downtown and Huntington Convention Center. Convention Date: August 2nd - August 5th, 2018.

PARTIES: 1.) SUB-LESSOR: Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) 2.) SUB-LESSEE: Name: ____________________________________ (Please Print) Address: _________________________________________________ City: __________________ State: ___________ Zip: _______ Phone: ____________________ Email: ________________________ TERMS: 1. General: The acceptance of this reservation by the FOHBC is conditional upon the acceptance of the DEALER to be bound by the terms of this agreement and the terms of the agreement that FOHBC has with the Marriott Downtown and the Huntington Convention Center for SHOW space.

2. Definitions: a) “Set-up”. Time period provided to DEALER to unload and display wares on leased tables in preparation for the SHOW. b) “Pack-up”. Time period provided to DEALER to remove unsold wares from the SHOW premises. It is a specific condition that DEALER may not remove such wares prior to 1:00 pm on Sunday, August 5th. c) “Early Admission”. For an additional fee of $80, the FOHBC will allow entry of buyers on Friday during SET-UP. This price includes a Family Couple (including minor children) and a Souvenir Program. For this reason DEALER is encouraged to take adequate measure to secure wares during SET-UP. 3. DEALER is solely responsible for insuring that his or her table(s) is attended AT ALL TIMES during show hours. Further, no property of DEALER shall at any time be deemed in the care, custody or control of FOHBC or any other party other than DEALER. DEALER MAY NOT SHARE OR FURTHER SUBLEASE ANY TABLE(S) without the Express written consent of the FOHBC. 4. DEALER will secure any necessary permit and licenses to sell at this SHOW and DEALER shall be solely responsible for the collection and remittance of any sales/use taxes to the proper authorities.

5. As a part of this agreement, DEALER hereby expressly assumes the responsibility for any lost, damaged, or stolen wares and DEALER expressly agrees to hold FOHBC harmless from any such claims, however styled, and DEALER shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such claims. DEALER is strongly advised to take extraordinary precautions to secure and/or protect any valuable items from the period of set-up to pack-up. DEALER also agrees that it will indemnify and save harmless FOHBC, any individual member, or volunteers from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury and property damages arising from any act or omission of DEALER occurring during the period in which DEALER is preparing for, participating in or concluding the event.

6. DEALER understands that due to the nature of collectibles involved, all reproduction, repaired or otherwise altered wares, must be clearly labeled, offered and/or sold as such.

7. DEALER further understands that ANY violation of this agreement by DEALER or any action(s) by DEALER that would violate the FOHBC agreement with the Marriott Downtown and Huntington Convention Center shall be cause for DEALER to be ejected from this SHOW and same will be grounds for prohibiting DEALER from participating in future shows sponsored by the FOHBC. 8. DEALER agrees that FOHBC shall not be responsible for matters outside of its control and the liability of the FOHBC in any case shall be limited to the refund of any monies paid by DEALER to FOHBC for this SHOW. 9. The FOHBC reserves the right to refuse a sales table, any assistant at a sales table, early admission, or general attendance admission to the show for any reason at any time.

By execution of this agreement, the undersigned DEALER hereby certifies that they have read and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement and the OVERRIDING terms of agreement of FOHBC with Marriott Downtown and the Huntington Convention Center.

DEALER Signature: ______________________________________________________ Printed Name: __________________________________ Date: __________________ Return this agreement with contract on Page 13.

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CONTRACT Please Print

CONTRACT (Please Print) Name: _____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ State: ___________ Zip: __________ Phone: ___________________________ E-mail:___________________________ Name Tag 1 (name, city, state): ______________________ Name Tag 2 (name, city, state): _______________________ Only two (2) name tag badges will be provided per contract regardless of the number of tables per contract.

Sales Table Application The tables are 2 ½’ wide by 8’. The first table is $85. Each additional table is $75. FOHBC members will receive a $10 discount per contract on their first table only. Table covering will be furnished at no extra cost. This is a non-smoking facility. ______ 8’ table (first) $85 ________

______ 8’ table (additional) $75 ________

______ FOHBC member discount $10 ________ off first table only. ______ Electricity $85 Sales Table Total $ _______________ *Make checks payable to FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Bottle Convention FOHBC Banquet Reservations The Banquet will be held on Friday, August 3rd at 6:30 pm at the Marriott 2nd Floor Salons E-H. Reservations are required. Tickets are $40 per person. Please provide the name, city and state for each ticket for name tag purposes.

Reservations $40 x people ___ = Banquet Total $ __________ Please indicate choice of entrée(s) Chicken ________ Fish___________ Vegetarian_____________ Early Admission Early Admission is for non-dealers that would like to buy early at the show. The early admission fee will be $80 per individual or family couple (including minor children). FOHBC Members will receive a $10 discount on Early Admission. _____ Early Admission $80 ________ FOHBC Member Discount -$10 ________ Early Admission Total $ ___________ FOHBC Membership Enjoy all the benefits that membership has to offer, including the discounts for this convention. Membership also includes the FOHBC’s bi-monthly publication, BOTTLES and EXTRAS. A $40 membership gets you regular postage on magazines and a $55 membership gets you First Class postage. _____ Standard Mail Membership (USA) $40 ________ _____ First Class Mail Membership (USA) $55 ________ _____ 3 Year Standard Mail Membership $110 ________ Membership Total $ _________________ Please make a separate check for membership payable to Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors

Total $ _____________

FOHBC General Membership Meeting Breakfast I plan on attending the FOHBC Membership Breakfast on Friday, August 3rd (no charge for FOHBC members) ____YES

____ NO

ALL CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE SALES TABLES AND EARLY ADMISSION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SIGNED COPY OF THE “CONTRACT TERMS” (THE PREVIOUS PAGE).

Please return signed contracts to: Matt Lacy, 3836 State Route 307, Austinburg, OH 44010 *Make checks payable to FOHBC 2018 Cleveland National Antique Bottle Convention

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DISPLAY APPLICATION Please Print

Exhibitor Displays The FOHBC encourages collectors to share their knowledge, enthusiasm and interests with other collectors by displaying their collections or related material. There will be no charge for exhibitor displays. Those setting up a display will be provided a free Early Admission pass, which will allow full convention privileges to them, their spouse, and minor children. Exhibitors may set up their displays from 7:00 am to Noon on Friday, August 3rd. Tables with white cloth table covers are available at no charge. Due to limited power availability, non-lighted displays preferred. Please contact Show Chairmen for further electrical information, if needed.

Name: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: ___________ Zip: _____ Phone: ___________________ Email: _____________ How many spaces will you need (10 ft. space)? _____ 1 space ____ 2 spaces ___ other How many tables do you need (8 ft. tables)? ____ 1 table ____ 2 tables Electrical outlet needed: Yes _______ No

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(Displayer must furnish their own extension cords and lighting)

Security will be provided.

Other Requests: __________________________________________________________________________ Name tag badges. Two (2) allowed (name, city, state): _________________________________________________ Type of Display: __________________________________________________________________________ Terms: 1. General: The acceptance of this reservation by the FOHBC is conditional upon the acceptance of the DISPLAYER to be bound by the terms of this agreement and the terms of the agreement that FOHBC has with Marriott Downtown and Huntington Convention Center for SHOW space.

2. The FOHBC and event staff will strive to utilize reasonable care throughout the execution of the convention. Security will be provided during set-up and regular show hours. Security will also be provided during closed hours.

3. As a part of this agreement, DISPLAYER hereby expressly assumes the responsibility for any lost, damaged, or stolen wares and DISPLAYER expressly agrees to hold FOHBC harmless from any such claims, however styled, and DISPLAYER shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such claims. DISPLAYER also agrees that it will indemnify and save harmless FOHBC, any individual member, or volunteer from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury and property damages arising from any act or omission of DISPLAYER occurring during the period in which DISPLAYER is preparing for, participating in or concluding the event.

By execution of this agreement, the undersigned DISPLAYER hereby certifies that they have read and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement and the OVERRIDING terms of agreement of FOHBC with the Marriott Downtown and Huntington Convention Center.

DISPLAYER Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: _____________ Send form to: Alan DeMaison, 1605 Clipper Cove, Painesville, Ohio 44077, 440-358-1223, ademaison@sbcglobal.net

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“Battle of the Bottles” Competition APPLICATION Please Print

Name: ______________________________________ Address: __________________________________City: _________________ State: _________ Zip: _______ Phone: ______________________ Email: _______________ Category: ____________________________________ Description: _________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Terms: 1. General: The acceptance of this reservation by the FOHBC is conditional upon the acceptance of the COMPETITION PARTICIPANT to be bound by the terms of this agreement and the terms of the agreement that FOHBC has with the Marriott Downtown and the Huntington Convention Center. The FOHBC and event staff will strive to utilize reasonable care throughout the competition when handling all bottles and other collectibles entered into the competition. Security will be provided during the competition.

3. As a part of this agreement, COMPETITION PARTICIPANT hereby expressly assumes the responsibility for any lost, damaged, or stolen wares and COMPETITION PARTICIPANT expressly agrees to hold FOHBC harmless from any such claims, however styled, and COMPETITION PARTICIPANT shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in connection with such claims. COMPETITION PARTICIPANT also agrees that it will indemnify and save harmless FOHBC, any individual member, or volunteer from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liability, and expenses in connection with the loss of life, personal injury and property damages arising from any act or omission of COMPETITION PARTICIPANT occurring during the period in which COMPETITION PARTICIPANT is preparing for, participating in or concluding the event.

By execution of this agreement, the undersigned COMPETITION PARTICIPANT hereby certifies that they have read and agree to abide by the terms of this agreement and the OVERRIDING terms of agreement of FOHBC with the Marriott Downtown and the Huntington Convention Center Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Printed Name: ________________________________ *Advance reservations are appreciated but not required. You may bring the filled out form to the competition or fill one out at the competition. Please bring your bottles 1 hour before the event for registration.

Security will be provided.

Send form to: John Fifer, 5830 Enfield Road, Medina, Ohio, 44256, coinop1958@gmail.com file:2018ClevelandContract_081017

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45th Annual

Friday, February 16, 2018 Saturday, February 17, 2018

The Coca-Cola Trail,

People and Places in the History of Coca-Cola Did you know?

Coca-Cola once sold the rights to bottle Coca-Cola throughout the United States for $1.

Coca-Cola was first bottled in Vicksburg, Mississippi, not Atlanta.

There are just two of the interesting stories revealed in a newly published book, “The Coca-Cola Trail, People and Places in the History of Coca-Cola”.

Thirty chapters and over 200 pages tell the real stories of those pioneer bottlers; the challenges they faced, and how they were instrumental in creating the world's most recognized brand.

The “Trail” takes readers to places where Coca-Cola history is told through historic buildings, local museums, restored outdoor murals, memorabilia collections and related displays.

The author, Larry Jorgensen spent over two years interviewing Coca-Cola families and conducting extensive research in current and former Coca-Cola communities.

Historic photos and photos of modern day sites highlight each chapter.

For more information visit the web site: thecocacolatrail.com or contact the author, Larry Jorgensen, at glmanagement40@gmail.com or call 337-591-1937.

Order as a New Years Gift!

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nium to glass house workers and consumers. Less toxic depleted uranium dioxide was substituted. Because of tight regulations on its use and the expense of the ingredient, however, only a handful of glass houses have continued to produce Vaseline glass.

Vaseline glass has continued to be popular with collectors. A sure way to tell if a particular item has a uranium content is to place it under ultraviolet light. As shown here by the side by side pitchers, the glass fluoresces bright green under the light. A highly sensitive Geiger counter will also detect the trace radiation, although most pieces of Vaseline glass are considered to be only slightly radioactive and not harmful.

Vaseline Glass Goes to War

By Jack Sullivan

The picture of the nuclear explosion shown here reminds us of the ongoing struggle of countries like Iran and North Korea to join the “Nuclear Club.” A little known story of the effort to develop the first atomic bomb was the pivotal role played by American and British companies that specialized in making glassware with a yellow green hue that often are called “Vaseline glass.”

The unique color of this glass, shown here in several examples, is imparted by the use of uranium oxide in the molten mixture.

Employing uranium in glass goes back at least to 79 AD, the date of a mosaic containing yellow glass with 1% uranium found in a Roman villa on the Bay of Naples. Used through the ages, uranium in glass became particularly popular in the mid 19th Century with a peak period between 1880 and 1920.

Cut glass bowl from England, about 1850-1860. This era of cutting was called the REGENCY period, due to the basic style that was utilized before mechanization of the glass cutting industry. This bowl is also much paler in shade than most English cut glass of that era. The maker is unknown. This bowl is large at a diameter of 6 1/4″ across the top and 5 3/4″ tall. Image to the right is under UV light. Courtesy Vaseline Glass Collectors, Inc.

American glass makers, such as the Fenton Glass Company of Williams, West Virginia, became primary suppliers to the U.S. market, turning out decanters, goblets, beer steins, and paperweights, all with a distinctive yellow green cast. The material, technically a glass-ceramic, acquired the name Vaseline glass because of its reputed similar appearance to petroleum jelly.

Production ceased sharply with the outbreak of World War Two. In one of the most tightly held secrets in history, the United States embarked on a project to build a new and highly destructive explosive device, known popularly as the atomic bomb. Uranium oxide was a necessary component of this bomb and government agents began clandestinely to gather up supplies wherever they could be found. Factory managers were approached and told that the government was confiscating their uranium oxide. They were pledged to absolute secrecy on the pain of criminal prosecution.

Vaseline glass display under ultraviolet light in Hawley, Pennsylvania.

The amount of uranium oxide obtained in this way has been highly classified, but the British, who followed Uncle Sam in collecting the material, have revealed that three tons were taken from just one of its glass factories. It is highly possible that some of the glass company supplies found their way into the two bombs dropped on Japan at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The ban on using uranium oxide in glass remained in force until 1958 when sufficient supplies of uranium were deemed available.

By that time concern had arisen about the safety of the use of ura-

Vaseline Glass Collectors, Inc.,(VGCI), is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization incorporated in 1998 to educate and unify Vaseline Glass collectors everywhere!

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• Educational Resources • Scholarship Opportunities • Membership Benefits

www.nia.org Request your free brochure: Email: information@nia.org Call: (949) 338-1404 Or write to: Christian Willis NIA Information Director P.O. Box 2797 • Parker, CO 80104

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Below: October 2017. A multi-million-dollar Rodin bust of Napoleon was discovered hiding in plain sight inside a New Jersey borough hall. The 1908 sculpture by the French artist Auguste Rodin, which art experts lost track of in the 1930s, was found in a corner of Morris County borough hall in Madison, city officials and art experts said. It had been sitting there for nearly 85 years.

Left: A painting once bought for $60 is billed as “the greatest artistic rediscovery of the 21st century.” Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi” was unveiled at Christie’s New York Auction house sold in November for $450,312,500, a world auction record for any work of art sold at auction. “Salvator Mundi” (“Savior of the World”) is one of fewer than 20 known paintings by da Vinci. “The ‘Salvator Mundi’ is the Holy Grail of Old Master paintings,” said Alan Wintermute, Christie’s Senior Specialist of Old Master Paintings. “Long known to have existed, and long sought after, it seemed just a tantalizingly, unobtainable dream until now.” Da Vinci painted the image of Jesus Christ at about the same time as the “Mona Lisa” -- around 1500. It adorned the walls of royal palaces before disappearing towards the end of the 18th century. By the time the painting resurfaced in 1900, its origins had been forgotten. The masterpiece sold at a Christie’s auction for $60 in 1958, before finally being identified as da Vinci’s work in 2011.

Below & Right: Hey Ferd, nice picture of a killer, Dr. John Bulls, Extract of Sarsaparilla, Louisville KY…green, open pontil, huge donut top.. great condition. It has been cleaned and now resides in a local collection.

The pictures show me holding the bottle.

Thanks, Jeff Mihalik

Above: Recently found, this one-off 1969 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Berlinetta is a Barn Find for the Ages. The singular street-legal Daytona racer featured a Rosso Chiaro (red) paint job and Nero (black) leather interior. The 1-of-1 Daytona had three owners in Italy alone before shipping to Japan in 1971. It also passed between three owners there and headlined an issue of Car Graphic before its last owner stowed it away in what looks like a dusty garage, where it slumbered for over 40 years.

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Above: November 2017. Scientists say they’ve found hidden space in the Great Pyramid of Giza.

This illustration shows the known rooms of the Great Pyramid, including the Queen’s Chamber, the King’s Chamber and the long Grand Gallery, along with the newly discovered void, which is depicted as a fuzzy oblong shape.

Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom or sometimes the New Empire Period. He has, since his discovery, been colloquially referred to as King Tut. The 1922 discovery by Howard Carter of Tutankhamun’s nearly intact tomb, funded by Lord Carnarvon,received worldwide press coverage.

It sparked a renewed public interest in ancient Egypt, for which Tutankhamun’s mask (above), now in the Egyptian Museum, remains the popular symbol. Newspaper clipping: - Evening Star, December 24, 1922

Above: In the early 1980s, Franck Goddio mapped huge tracts of seabed off the coast of Alexandria, Egypt and made an incredible find. Beneath the waves of Abu Qir Bay, a few miles east of Egypt’s second-largest city, Goddio’s team discovered a sunken world of temples and hieroglyphs, shipwrecks and sanctuaries. More than 1,200 years ago, the earth moved and the city of Thonis-Heracleion was swallowed by the sea. He’d found the 7th century BC city named after Hercules that was a key religious center and trade hub for the ancient world. Piictured above is one of the many ancient statues Goddio’s team discovered beneath the sea.

Left: Speaking of Hercules, I recently did a post called Herkules Bitters – Now in Three Sizes. I had not thought about this bottle in years until I saw three different sizes show up in the recent American Bottle Auctions Auction #64. The middle size was unlisted. Each is represented in a post on my website, PeachridgeGlass.com . Pretty amazing that the concoction was 40% alcohol!

Above: A pretty cool tree-engulfed, light aqua, Brookfield pony antique glass insulator.

Found Roman Glass Perfume Bottle Eastern Mediterranean Early Mid 1st Century.

In 1961, an unknown collector came across a unique nickel in circulation, one dated 1942 but with a reverse of a 1941 Large S variety! The coin is the only one of its kind known to exist and has been authenticated by various numismatic experts

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The Guide To Collecting Fruit Jars

Fruit Jar Annual 2018 Updated annually by Jerry McCann 22nd edition Comprehensive price guide for fruit jars and related packer jars Cross referenced with the Dick Roller’s Standard Fruit Jar Reference 2011, listing information on availability, closures and history on the glass houses that manufactured or jobbed the jars.

Researched articles by Barry Bernas, Richard Cole, Bill Lockhardt, Beau Schriever, Bill Lindsay and Carol Serr. Articles cover the glass firms of Greenfield, Indiana; Ball made Art Deco design patented jars; and Henry W. Putnam and his Trade Mark Lightning jars.

Softcover, spiral bound, 402 easy to read pages with photos, drawings and period ads

Fruit Jar Annual 2018 is $60 per copy plus $7 shipping by USPS. Send your order to: Jerry McCann, 5003 W. Berwyn Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60630-1501, Ph: 773.777.0443 e-mail: Fjar@aol.com

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insulators, target balls, etc., and make them available to interested people. Hopefully while we still can. When a disaster happens, and they will, much is lost forever. We need to have a record of them. The spinning bottle images are surreal and you really get a feeling for the subject unlike a still photograph.

Currently, Alan has photographed 127 spinning bottles and is set up to do a photo shoot of Ralph Finch’s target balls at American Glass Gallery. After the shoot, Alan then edits all images for shadows and other imperfections.

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Alan has brought the cost down from our first quote of $600 per spinning bottle to $160 per spin and at this point to $11.76 per spin. That figure includes his travel expenses. I’d have to say he has mastered the spinning bottle. We need someone like him to manage the government spending!

The FOHBC Virtual Museum has been established to display, inform, educate, and enhance the enjoyment of historical bottle and glass collecting by providing an online virtual museum experience for significant historical bottles and other items related to early glass.

Virtual Museum News is a new section within each issue of Bottles and Extras authored by museum founder, Richard Siri, to give our membership an update on progress for this landmark project. **************** I’m sure everyone in the world has seen or heard about the devastating firestorm that tore through Santa Rosa in October 2017.

As I was deciding which bottles to save because I had few boxes in which to put them, I thought I wished Alan (DeMaison) had photographed all of my collection instead of the 46 he did.

Still photos are great but nothing compares to the spinning bottle images that we are developing for the Virtual Museum.

We survived the fire without loss as well as most other bottle collectors here in the Santa Rosa area. There was one major loss of research on Western medicine bottles that Frank Sternad had been working on for many years. Frank lost his house to the fires. Overall, there were 2,900 homes lost in Santa Rosa and over 6,000 in the four counties of Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino and Napa. Lots of family treasures, collectibles and classic cars were also lost.

Ferdinand (Meyer) is working on building the Virtual Museum site as each image will be inserted into a shelf within its respective gallery. You can see a schematic web site graphic diagram above showing the museum floors and galleries. As mentioned in the last issue, the Bitters Gallery will open first, followed by Historical Flasks, then Spirits which includes Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye, Gin, Rum etc. We hope to move to Fruit Jars after that. All this work takes hundreds of hours.

Within the gallery, once you select a bottle you will be taken to a page dedicated to that bottle. The 3-dimensional spinning image and still photograph images with be available along with the latest bottle information (or bottle story). This may include patent drawings, advertising, newspaper clippings and any other related material.

Ferdinand has also assured us that the museum will be built above the current Texas high water line.

So what does this have to do with the Virtual Museum? Over time, we will try to gather images of all types of bottles, jars,

One last thing. If you haven’t already, please consider donating to the Virtual Museum project.

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A collection of spectacular and inspiring photographs from around the world and around the web. Please feel free to submit your images for consideration.

Mold blown aqua hat.

– Woody Douglas A run of Liberty Eagle historical flasks. As Miles would say ...

“Kinda Blue” ... – Randy Clark

Another view of Liberty Eagle historical flasks. – Randy Clark

Not something I usually buy, but this one was mixed in a box with some machine made beers and milks. I’ve always liked the look and embossing on these Bunker Hill Pickles, and this one has a lot of nice whittling and character. – Henry Waskey

Sharing a few squares.

– Frank Wicker

Blue Demijohns Charles Aprill

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Yesterday was a VERY good day. – Jeff Noordsy Solid clear glass Indian Queen – Meyer Collection

Spotted in Morro Bay – A grouping of just a few of Dave Kyle’s figural bitters.

Happy Halloween! - Mark T S Hoeltzel

Below: Four puce Boardman Mineral Waters NY – Jeff Wichmann

Sunny Day – Dave Olson Patch O’ Punkin Seeds. – Steve Ketcham

A little color on an overcast day - Dale Santos

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Below: My new blue scroll looks great with my citron quart! – Chip Cable

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Advertise for free: Free “FOR SALE” advertising in each Bottles and Extras. One free “WANTED” ad in Bottles and Extras per year. Send your advertisement to FOHBC Business Manager, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002 or better yet, email “ emeyer@fohbc.org”

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Alternative Bitters, Malins Tonic Bitters.

Contact: Robert McGraw, 6834 Meadow Lane, Byrnes Mill, MO 63051, Phone: (636) 671-4064

Bill Baab, 2352 Devere St., Augusta, GA 30904 (or riverswamper@comcast.net) with price.

WANTED: Milk, dairy creamers and beers.

Contact Audrey Belter at (520) 868-5704.

WANTED: Borden’s Square Amber Pint Julian Gottlieb. Phone: (203) 869-8411, Email: gotttmilk18@gmail.com

WANTED: CHICAGO ADVERTISING STONEWARE. Contact Carl Malik, P.O. Box 367, Monee, Illinois 60449. (708) 534-5161

WANTED: Rare American Poisons. Joan Cabaniss, 312 Summer Lane, Huddleston, VA 24104. Email: jjcab@b2xonline.com

WANTED: Just love Bitters! Especially Ohio Bitters. Here are a few I am looking for. Star Anchor Bitters, Portsmouth, Ohio. Henry C. Weaver Mexican Bitters, Lancaster, Ohio. H.I. Weis Dayton, Ohio. Stewart Bros. Swamp Root Bitters, Columbus, Ohio. Greenhut’s Bitters, Cleve. Ohio, Cliff’s Aromatic Bitters, Clev.

Ohio. Catawba Wine Bitters, Cleve. Ohio.

American Plant Bitters, Wooster, Ohio. Hofstettler Bitters, Galion, Ohio. B&L Invigorator Bitters, Cincinnati, OH. Dear Wahre Jacob Bitters Toledo, OH. Frazier’s Root Bitters. For The Blood, Clev. Ohio. Hartley’s Peruvian Bark Bitters, Cincinnati, Ohio. Night Cap Bitters Cincinnati, Ohio. Pale Orange Bitters, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. M. Pinton’s Pure Stomach Bitters, Cincinnati, Ohio. Holtzernann’s Patent Stomach Bitters Piqua, O. this is an amber square. Any other Ohio Bitters you might have; also Blue Jacket Bitters. Thank you for your consideration and Best Regards, Contact: Gary Beatty (941) 276-1546 or Email: tropicalbreezes@verizon.net

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tras classified for free. Change the bottles and your ad is free month after month. Include your website in your ad to increase traffic to your site. Send your FOHBC advertisement to FOHBC Business Manager, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002 or better yet, email “ emeyer@fohbc.org”

President’s Message WANTED: Any state Medicines, Cathedral

bottles, Pepper Sauce bottles. Contact: Miss Jan Christianson (425) 512-5871 or PO Box 549, Fruitland, ID 83619

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Florida water bottles and barber Membership News WANTED: bottles. Email a picture or call. Email: jimm@

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qnet.com Call Jim Mayfield (760) 377-3245 Bottles #4, R.E. Barnett, Glop tops – 588 Nabob $195; 569-Jesse Moore $145; 750-SpruWANTED: DR KILMER’s U & O Ointment; ance Stanley, lip flash, offer; 497-Lilienthal, Prompt Parilla Pills; Swamp Root Kidney base chip, offer; Tool tops – 57-Lovejoy T. Liver & Bladder; Cough Cure Consumption Shows H., $250; 400-Hoffschlaeger,Calendar Honolulu $295; ofOil (embossed Lungs) 8’-5/8”. Contact: John 570-Jesse Moore, $45; 10-Americus Club $55; & Related Events Whitney, Phone: (918) 835-8823 634-Peacock, Honolulu, $135; 406-Homer’s California Ginger Brandy $35; 227-J.F. Cutter, WANTED: Findlay and McComb, OH bottles, $25; 202-Crown Distillers $2. Phone: Rick jars and advertising – anything. Dandy jars in Littell (928)649-9010 or Email: jazimodo@ odd colors. FB Co Wax Sealer in Amber ½ gal. yahoo.com Blob beers with FB Co on base from anywhere.

Contact: Joe Frey, 1144 Twp. Road 136, McFOR SALE: The updated Rudy Kuhn Poison Comb, OH 45858. Email: odants@bright.net Bottle Workbook is available for $50 plus $5 postage media mail USA. For Canada and WANTED: ELK BAR REDONDO, ELK BAR overseas postage contact me. Joan Cabaniss, REDONDO, ELK BAR REDONDO FLASK. 312 Summer Lane, Huddleston, VA 24104.

Also all other Redondo Beach California Email: jjcab@b2xonline.com – A lot of Redondo bottles dug during Individual & Affiliatedbottles the redevelopment of the 1960’s and 1970’s. I FORClub SALE: Six (6) J. Esposito Phila Kocaknow there are alot out there. How about helpInformation Nola, various shades of beautiful honey ing me put them in my collection of Redondo amber. Request photos and prices. Contact: Bottles. Contact: Dave Deto, PO Box 118, R.J. Brown, 4114 W. Mullen Avenue, Tampa, Yosemite, CA 95389. Phone: (209) 626-9846.

Florida 33609. Phone: (813) 286-9686 WANTED: St. Helena Wine Depot or A. FORIndividual SALE: “Boyle & McGlinn” “Philada” & Affiliated Zwick Co. Items S.F. Cal. (mission district) Qt. Squirt Whiskey (old) no damage but has circa. 1890-1917 such as,, shot glasses, bottles, Club Information inside stain. $100 or will trade for one of the any photos, ad items, anything! Phone: Robert following Fla. Hutch sodas: Cottondale, Ft. Zwick (916) 331-1563.

Myers or Tallahassee. Contact: Gene Judd, Phone: (352) 288-9450 WANTED: THEO. BLAUTH/WHOLESALE WINE AND LIQUOR DEALER FOR SALE: Rare cobalt “Morton’s Citrate of whiskey fifth (Barnett 55). Shot glasses: C&K Magnesia Milwakee” (Wis) $500. Excellent WHISKEY (not bourbon); SILVER SHEAF/ condition 7-1/2” x 2-3/4” rare. Phone: (715) BOURBON:H.WEINREICH CO.; GOLDEN 340-8939. Bill Mitchell, 703 Linwood Avenue, GRAIN BOURBON/M.CRONAN (in black); Stevens Point, WI 54481 CALIFORNIA WINERY (LUG); CALIFORNIA A FAVORITE (not FAVORITE A). Contact Steve Abbott at (916) 631-8019 or email Wanted For Sale to foabbott@comcast.net

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Individual & Affiliated Shards of Wisdom WANTED: The following Bitters from St. WANTED: **COCA WINE & SECONAL Club Information Louis: Dr. Brown Berry Bitters, Calisaya Tonic BOTTLES* Any Seconal & Coca wine & California Grape Bitters, Bitters Celebrated Eagle, Crittenoens Dyspepsia, Celebrated Catawba, Dandelion Bitters, Dimmitt’s Socts Bitters, Emmets Fenian, Hellman’s Congress, Hoffman’s Ceylon, Dr. Hunters German, Jackson Stonewall, Jones Celebrated Stomach, Kennedy’s Natural Root Bitters, Landsberg’s Century, Lyons Celebrated Giant Stomach, Maguires Cundurango Liver & Blood, Dr. Mahan Compound Raspberry & Strawberry, Malarion Bitters, McNugtt Celebrated, Mollers aromatic Catawba, Drussell’s Golden Bitters, San Diego, Dr. A.H. Smith Old Style, Traudt’s

*COCA TONIC bottles* with label intact.

Preferably N-Mint to Mint Condition. Also TUINAL & PENTOBARBITAL bottles, vintage compounding bottles of *SECOBARBITAL & PENTOBARBITAL* ANY OLD PHARMACY FINDS, Medical artifacts & related advertising.

Please save this add & contact me with any of the above. TOP $$$ PAID! Contact: pharmatiques@gmail.com

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WANTED: Original or facsimile of Edwin Lefevre story, “Why I Collect Empty Bottles,” in Oct. 19, 1929 Saturday Evening Post. Contact

WANTED: RARE FRUIT JARS with closures, colored 1858’s / pints, especially JJ Squire, Crowleytown ½ gal, Buckeye closure (top and clamp) Faulkner Werr Co. RB 983 Amber Midgel, NCL Co. Echo Farms ½ pt. jar only, Western Pride Pt. RB 2945. Contact Phil Smith (859) 912-2450 or email to phil.smith@ zoomtown.com WANTED: Sacramento shot glasses: C&K/ WHISKEY, Casey & Kavanaugh; California A Favorite; SILVER SHEAF/Bourbon/H. WEINREICH & CO. (double shot); GOLDEN GRAIN/BOURBON/M. CRONAN & CO. (in black); bar bottle, JAMES WOODBURN (white enamel). Contact Steve Abbott: 916631-8019 or foabbott@comcast.net WANTED: Koca Nola soda bottles and gowiths from the U.S., Cuba and Mexico. Plus J Esposito soda and beer bottles from Philadelphia, PA. Contact Charles David Head, 106 6th Street, Bridgeport, AL 35740, Phone: (256)548-2771, email: kocanolabook@yahoo. com WANTED: Odd/scarce/rare: COD LIVER OIL bottles. I’ve 115 different examples...many more exist. BYRON DILLE’ 60325 Acme Rd, Coos Bay, OR 97420 or (541) 260-0499 or email: Byronincoosbay@msn.com WANTED: Amber quart cylinder whiskey shoulder embossed Garrick & Cather Chicago, IL plus embossed image of a palm tree. Contact Carl Malik, PO Box 367, Monee, IL 60449 (708) 534-5161 Join the ANTIQUE POISON BOTTLE COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION today! For details find us on Facebook or contact Joan Cabaniss at (540) 297-4498 or by email: jjcab@b2xonline.com

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5 Members gained this period. The names below represent persons agreeing to be listed in the printed membership directory. Some of those listed agreed to be listed in the membership directory but not the online directory.

Melody Emerson 1511 Pinehurst Drive High Point, NC 27262-2044 Emerson Drug Company, Bromo Seltzer, Ginger Mint Julep, Brooklandwood Farms Dairy, Maryland Glass Company

R Dean Shippy 26 Fremont Road Newark, DE 19711 (302) 368-0549 Milk bottles (Delaware) College/University milk bottles, Dairy caps and advertising

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Jeff Ford 238 Ohio Street Spindale, NC 28160 jeffcford.jf@gmail.com Free blown and pontil bottles

12089 Bryant Bridge Road Holt, FL 32564

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Sunday, May 20, 2018 • 9 am - 3 pm Ellendale Fire Hall, 302 Main Street, Ellendale, Delaware Contact: Keith Fleming | 302.684.8138 JohnKeithFleming@gmail.com

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You can submit show calendar information and renew membership online at FOHBC.org ALSO, DON’T FORGET TO USE YOUR MEMBERS PORTAL

Situated in the heart of Ballston Spa, New York is a museum whose mission is to preserve the history of our nation’s first major industry: Bottle making.

Exhibits inside of the National Bottle Museum allow visitors to view thousands of glass bottles.

National Bottle Museum 76 Milton Avenue Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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FOHBC Sho - Biz is published in the interest of the hobby. Federation affiliated clubs are connotated with FOHBC logo.

Information on up-coming collecting events is welcome, but space is limited. Please send at least three months in advance, including telephone number to: FOHBC Sho-Biz, C/O Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979; e-mail: emeyer@fohbc.org, Show schedules are subject to change. Please call before traveling long distances. All listings published here will also be published on the website: FOHBC.org

January 7 Taunton, Massachusetts The Little Rhody Bottle Club Show, Holiday Inn, Taunton, Massachusetts, Early Admission, $15, 8:30 am, General Admission $3, 9:30am, Contact Bill or Linda Rose, sierramadre@comcast.net, 508.880.4929, Directions: Take Exit #9, Off Route #495 For 700, Myles Standish Blvd.

February 11 Columbus, Ohio Central Ohio Antique Bottle Club’s 48th Annual Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm; Early buyers 7:30 am, Doubletree Inn, 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus (I-270 & Rt. 23), Ohio, Contact: Rojer Moody, 740.703.4913, rtmoody@juno.com, Clark Wideman, 614.439.8005, clarkwideman@aol.com

$3. Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Juliette Lowe Friendship Center, Lakeview Avenue, Bayport, New York, Contact: Mark Smith, 10 Holmes Court, Sayville, New York 11782, 631.589.9027, libottleoptonline.net

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February 3 Rome, Georgia Rome Bottle and Collectibles Club Annual Show & Sale, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Rome Visitors Center (Rock Bldg), 204 Visitors Center Dr., Rome, Georgia, Contact: Jerry Mitchell, 770.537.3725, mitjt@aol.com or Bob Jenkins, 285 Oak Grove Road, Carrollton, Georgia 30017, 770.834.0736

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January 13 Muncie, Indiana The Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club Annual Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Horizon Convention Center, 401 S. High Street, Muncie, Indiana 47305, Contact: Dave Rittenhouse, 1008 S. 900 W. Farmland, Indiana 47340, 765.468.8091

February 16 & 17 Columbia, South Carolina 45th Annual South Carolina Bottle Club Show and Sale, Friday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. No Early Admission Fee, Meadowlake Park Center, 600 Beckman Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29203, 803.754.4463, Info: southcarolinabottleclub.com

February 3 DeFuniak Springs, Florida The Emerald Coast Bottle Collectors, Inc. 17th Annual Show and Sale, will be held at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center, 361 North 10th Street, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435. Dealer set-up will be Saturday February 3, 2018 from 7:15 am to 8:30 am. Show will be open to the public from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. For more information contact Richard Kramerich, PO Box 241, Pensacola, Florida, phone 850.435.5425 or email: shards@bellsouth.net. or contact Russell Brown, phone 850.520.4250 or Roy Brown, phone 850.520.2219.

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January 20 Jackson, Mississippi The Mississippi Antique Bottle Club presents their 32nd Annual Antique Bottle & Collectables Show and Sale, Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The show will be held at the Mississippi Fairgrounds, in the East Bay of the Trade Mart Building in Jackson, Miss. Directions: take the High Street Exit 96B off of Interstate 55 North. Go west and then into the Fairgrounds. Featuring Bottles, Jugs, Fruit Jars, Coca Cola, Postcards & Other Advertising Items, Table Top Antiques, Documents, Civil War & Indian Relics, and much more.

The 2017 show was the biggest yet with 320 sold tables. See Contract. For details contact: John Sharp, PO Box 164, Sebastopol, MS 39359. Cell phone: 601.507.0105.

Email: johnsharp49@aol.com

February 16 & 17 Aurora, Oregon Oregon Bottle Collectors Association Bottle, Antiques, Collectibles Show & Sale, Friday 12 – 5 :00 pm dealer set-up & early bird admission $5, Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm regular public admission by donation, American Legion Hall, 21510 Main Street N.E., Aurora, Oregon, Contact Info: Wayne Herring, 503.864.2009 or 503.231.1235 or Mark Junker, 503.231.1235 or Bill Bogynska, 503.657.1726 billbogy7@gmail.com

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January 27 Anderson, California Superior California Antique Bottle Club’s 42nd Annual Show and Sale, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Set-up and Early Lookers ($10) January 26, 2:00 to 6:00 pm., Shasta County District Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs Street, Anderson, California 96007. Contact Steve Hartman 530.949.7880 or Doug Hansen 530.547.3152 January 28 Bayport, New York The Long Island Antique Bottle Association is pleased to announce their 2nd show in more than 10 years including displays and door prizes. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Donation

February 4 Manville, New Jersey New Jersey Antique Bottle Club (NJABC) 22nd Annual Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admission $3, no early buyers. Show Address: V.F.W. of Manville, New Jersey, 600 Washington Avenue, Manville, New Jersey 08835, Contact Info: Kevin Kyle, 230 Cedarville Road, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520, 609.209.4034, d_sfarms@ juno.com or John Lawrey, 908.813.2334

February 24 Grand Rapids, Michigan West Michigan Antique Bottle Club presents its 28th Annual Show & Sale, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fonger American Legion Post, 2327 Wilson, S.W. Grand Rapids, Michigan, Contact: Steve DeBoode, 616.667.0214, thebottleguy@comcast.net

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February 9 & 10 Palmetto, Florida 49th Annual Suncoast Antique Bottle Show & Sale, Saturday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Dealer set-up and Early Buyers, Friday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, New Location Manatee River Fair Association Building, 1402 14th Ave. West, Palmetto, Florida 34221, Contact: George Dueben, 727.804.5957, Linda Buttstead, 941.722.7233, OriginalSABCA@ aol.com

February 25 Enfield, Connecticut 48th Annual Somers Antique Bottle Club’s Antique Bottle Show and Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm., Admission $3, Early buyers: 8:00 am – $10. At St. Bernard’s School West Campus, 232 Pearl Street, exit 47W off I-91, Enfield, Connecticut. Contact: Don Desjardins, 22 Anderson Road, Ware, Massachusetts 01082, 413.967.4431, 413 687 4808, dondes@comcast.net March 2 & 3 Henderson, Nevada Las Vegas Antique Bottles & Collectibles

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(More) Sho-Biz More show-biz Club presents their 53rd Annual 2018 Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015, Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Early Bird admission $10 (Friday 9:00 am to noon). Regular admission noon to 5:00 pm.

Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. $5 admission, Contact Nick Valenti, 702.415.1568 or nv1948@cox.net

April 8 Hutchinson, Kansas 11th Annual Kansas Antique Bottle & Postcard Show, State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kansas, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Free Admission, Presented by the Kansas Territory Bottle & Postcard Club, Set-up Saturday at Noon to 9:00 pm, Sunday set-up 7:00 am.

Doors open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Call or text Nicolee Ebmeier at 620.931.0843

March 24 Daphne, Alabama The Mobile Bottle Collectors Club’s 45th Annual Show & Sale, will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Hwy 98, Daphne, Alabama 36525. Free admission and bottle appraisals. Dealer set-up is Friday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 9:00 am. For more information contact: Rod Vining, 251.957.6725, Email: vinewood@mchsi. com, or Richard Kramerich, PO Box 241, Pensacola, Florida 32591. 850.435.5425.

Email: shards@bellsouth.net

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March 11 Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore Antique Bottle Club’s 38th Annual Show & Sale, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, website: baltimorebottleclub.org, Show Address: Physical Education Center, CCBCEssex, 7201 Rossville Blvd (I-695, Exit 34), Contact Info: Rick Lease, 410.458.9405, finksburg21@comcast.net, For contracts, Andy Agnew, 410.527.1707, medbotls@ comcast.net

Individual & Affiliated Shards of Wisdom March 25 Club Information Wilmington, Ohio

March 16 & 17 Morro Bay, California The Antique Bottle Show & Sale in Morro Bay, hours will be Friday 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Building on Surf Street in Morro Bay, California. Admission is free. Contact information: sanluisobispobottlesociety@gmail.com, Info on Facebook at San Luis Obispo Bottle Society or 805.466.0208

The 4th Annual Wilmington, Ohio Antique Bottle Show & Sale (formerly at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Columbus) 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Road, Wilmington (I-71 & US Rt. 68). Contact Joe Hardin, 594 Laymon Rad, New Vienna, Ohio 45159, tele: 937.728.9930, jkcollectables@gmail.com or Jamie Houdeshell, 419.722.3184, jhbottle@hotmail.com

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March 18 Flint, Michigan 49th Annual Flint Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show, Dom Polski Hall, 3415 N. Linden Rd., Flint, Michigan 48504, Sunday 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, No early admission, Set up: Sunday 7:30 am, Cost of admission: $3, children 12 and under free accompanied by an adult, Flint Antique Bottle & Collectibles Club, Visit on Facebook, Contac: Tim Buda, Show Chairman, 11353 Cook Rd., Gaines, Michigan 48436, 989.271.9193, tbuda@shianet.org March 18 St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis ‘s 48th Annual Antique Bottle & Jar Show, Orlando Gardens 4300 Hoffmeister Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, No Early Admission, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Adult Admission: $3, Child Admission: Free!

Refreshments will be available, Hosted By The St. Louis Antique Bottle Collectors Association, Pat Jett (Showchair), 71 Outlook Drive Hillsboro, Missouri, 314.570.6917, patsy_jett@yahoo.com

April 7 St. Clairsville, Ohio The Ohio Valley Bottle Club’s annual Bottle & Table-Top Antiques Show, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, early buyers 7:30 am, $10, Admission $2 at the J.B. Martin Recreation Center, 102 Fair Avenue, St. Clairsville, Ohio, Exit 216 off I-70. Contact Tom Chickery, 740.296.9430, tchick65@gmail.com

April 14 Antioch, California Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society presents its 52nd Annual Antiques and Collectibles Show, Attention Collectors (or the curious!) Don’t miss the 52nd Annual Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society’s Antique Bottle and Collectibles Show.

This 2-day event takes place at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds (Sunset Hall) in Antioch, CA on Friday 4/13 from Noon to 5:00 pm ($10 early admission fee) and Saturday 4/14 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (Free Admission). Free walk-in appraisals and buyers available both days. You’ll find bottles, plus a wide variety of collectibles and “go-withs”. For more info, contact Gary or Darla Antone at 925.373.6758 or packrat49er@netscape.net

April 22 Sale For Rochester, New York

April 7 Wheaton, Illinois Dupage Collectors Expo at the Dupage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, Saturday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, $2 per person, Greater Chicago Insulator Club, Contact: Bob Stahr, Show Host, 360 S. Kenilworth Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137, Tele: 630.793.5345, bob@hemingray.com April 8 Bloomington, Minnesota 47th Annual Minnesota Antique Bottle, Advertising, and Stoneware Show & Sale sponsored

by North Star Historical Bottle Association.

Located at the Knights of Columbus Bloomington Event Center, 1114 American Blvd., West, Bloomington, Minnesota 55420. Sunday, April 8, 2018, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. No early admission. Set-up Sunday 6:30 am – 9:30 am. Admission: $2. Info: Jeff Springer: 651.500.0949 or springer_associates@yahoo.com

49th Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Association’s Bottle, Paper, Postcard and Table Top Antiques Show & Sale, Roberts Wesleyen College, Voller Athletic Center, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, New York 14624, Admission $5. 17 and Under FREE, Show and Dealer Inquires: Aaron and Pamela Weber gvbca@frontiernet.net 585.226.6345 May 5 Gray, Tennessee State of Franklin Antique Bottles & Collectibles Association 20th Annual Show – Sale, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Free admission & door prizes, Gray, Tennesseee, Exit 13 on I-216, Appalachian Fairground, sfabca.com May 6 Marcy, New York 24th Annual Utica Bottle Show & Sale, Hosted by the Mohawk Valley Antique Bottle Club, at the Utica Maennerchor, 5535 Flanagan Road, Marcy, New York 13403, Info: Peter Bleiberg at 315.735.5430 or email pmbleiberg@aol.com, www.mohawkvalleybottleclub.com

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May 12 Mansfield, Ohio 40th Mansfield Antique Bottle Show, Hosted by the Ohio Bottle Club, at the Richland County Fairgrounds, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Early admission, May 11. Info: Matt Lacy at 440.228.1873 or email info@ antiquebottlesales.com or Louis Fifer at 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com May 18 & 19 Lake City, Florida Florida Antique Bottle Collectors 5th Annual Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show & Sale, Columbia County Fairgrounds, 438 SR 247, Lake City, Florida 32055, Saturday regular admission $3, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Early buyer fee on Friday of $20 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Info: Contact Brian Hoblick, hoblick@aol.com, 386.804.9635 or Ed LeTard, eandeletard@aol.com, 985.788.6163 May 20 Ellendale, Delaware DELMARVA Antique Bottle Club Show and Sale, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Ellendale Fire Hall, 302 Main Street, Ellendale, Delaware, Contact Keith Fleming at 302.684.8138, johnkeithfleming@gmail.com

May 20 Washington, Pennsylvania Washington Pennsylvania Washington County Antique Bottle Club 44th Annual Show and Sale, Alpine Star Lodge, 735 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, Admission $3, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Info: Ed Kuskie, 412.405.9061, 352 Pineview Drive, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 15037, bottlewizard@comcasat.net

Cleveland Convention Center, Host Hotel: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center, Show Information: Louis Fifer, Show Co-Chair and FOHBC Conventions Director, 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com or Matt Lacy, Show Co-Chair, FOHBC Midwest Region Director, 440.228.1873, info@antiquebottlesales.com, Visit Web Page, FOHBC National Convention – Midwest Region

June 3 Ballston Spa, New York National Bottle Museum’s Annual Saratoga Springs Show & Sale at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds, 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, New York 12020, Sunday, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Early admission: Sunday 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Set up: Saturday, June 2nd, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and Sunday, June 3rd, 6:30 am to 9:00 am, Cost of admission for show & early admission: $4 general admission, $15 early buyer, National Bottle Museum, nationalbottlemuseum.org, Contact: Phil Bernnard & Roy Topka, Co-Chairmen, 76 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, 518.885.7589, nbm@nycap.rr.com

August 11 Lincoln, Alabama 3rd Annual Lincoln Bottle Show Doors open at 9:00 am on August 11th. Vendor set on August 10 and 11th. Contact chairman Jake Smith 256.267.0446 syl_bottleguy@ yahoo.com. Free public admission, free kids table free appraisals. This is our third year like every year we honor a different soda this year it is 7up.

August 2 – 5 Cleveland, Ohio FOHBC 2018 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo – Midwest Region at the

BBR’s WinterNational

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• Easy access off M1 • Stallholder charter • Always fully booked

• £50 FREE draw • 2 BBR Auctions • All under 1 roof

• FREE Parking • All day catering • Antiques Centre

Antique Bottles, Pot Lids, Advertising & Collectables Sat 20 Jan

500+ lots General Auction

Highly varied/ eclectic spread - single items to group lots FREE pdf 2 weeks before FREE adm’n 9am Auction 11am Watch live:

www.onlinebbr.com

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2019 August 1 – 4 Augusta, Georgia 2019 FOHBC 50th Anniversary National Antique Bottle Convention, FOHBC National Convention – Southern Region

07 JANUARY 2018

(Sunday) TAUNTON, MASSACHUSETTS

THE LITTLE RHODY BOTTLE CLUB SHOW

Holiday Inn, Taunton, Massachusetts Early Admission, $15, 8:30 am, General Admission $3, 9:30 am

Sun 21 Jan

the BIG SHOW - 120 -150 sales stalls from all corners of the UK. E.E. 8.30am £5 ord admission 10am £2

MAJOR cat’d Auction 11am Bid live online:

Full colour cat. £6, 4 £20 run of 6 £25, pdf £3

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Sunday cat. online tel & absentee bidding listen in, BID LIVE via

Sat. watch & listen LIVE on: www.onlinebbr.com

Contact Bill or Linda Rose sierramadre@comcast.net, 508.880.4929,

Directions: Take Exit #9, off Route #495 for 700, Myles Standish Blvd.

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Individual & Affiliated Membership Benefits Club Information

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors cordially invites you to join a dedicated group of individuals and clubs who collect, study and display the treasured glass and ceramic gems of yesteryear.

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is a non-profit organization supporting collectors of historical bottles, flasks, jars, and related items. The goal of the FOHBC is to promote the collection, study, preservation and display of historical bottles and related artifacts and to share this information with other collectors and individuals.

Federation membership is open to any individual or club interested in the enjoyment and study of antique bottles. The Federation publication, BOTTLES and EXTRAS, is well known throughout the hobby world as the leading publication for those interested in bottles and “go-withs”. The magazine includes articles of historical interest, stories chronicling the hobby and the history of bottle collecting, digging stories, regional news, show reports, advertisements, show listings, and an auction directory. BOTTLES and EXTRAS is truly the place to go when information is needed about this popular and growing hobby.

In addition to providing strength to a national/international organization devoted to the welfare of the hobby, your FOHBC membership benefits include:

Individual & Affiliated Shards of Wisdom Club Information

Shards of Wisdom

• A full year subscription the Federation’s official bi-monthly publication, BOTTLES and EXTRAS • One free ad per yearly membership of 100 words for use for “wanted” items, trade offers, etc.

• Eligibility for a discount at FOHBC sponsored shows (National or EXPOs) towards “early admission” or dealer table rent • Access to a knowledge of the world of antique bottle collecting unavailable elsewhere • Contact information for clubs devoted to the study of historical bottles • A forum for your writings, articles, and editorials regarding the hobby • Participation in the nomination and selection of Federation members for the Honor Roll and Hall of Fame • Federation-sponsored writing, show poster, and newsletter-design contests • Free publication assistance for your book or manuscript • And more...

Wanted

For Sale

We encourage Affiliated Bottle Club memberships by offering these additional benefits to your group: • Display advertising in BOTTLES and EXTRAS at an increased discount of 50% • Insertion of your bottle club show ad on the Federation website to increase your show’s exposure • Links to your club website free of charge, as well as assistance with the creation of your website • Free Federation ribbon for Most Educational Display at your show • Slide programs for use at your club meetings • Participation in Federation sponsored insurance program for your club show and any other club sponsored activities Finally…

We need your support! Our continued existence is dependent upon your participation as well as expanding our membership. The Federation is the only national organization devoted to the enjoyment, study, preservation, collection, and display of historical bottles.

The FOHBC welcomes individuals who would like to contribute by running for Board positions or by sharing their expertise and volunteering their talents in other areas of interest such as contributions to our publications, assistance with the Federations’ National Antique Bottle Conventions, or through membership promotion.

If you haven’t yet joined our organization, please do so and begin reaping the benefits. If you are already a member, please encourage your friends and fellow collectors to JOIN US!!

For more information, questions, or to join the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, please contact:

Linda Sheppard, PO Box 162, Sprakers, NY 12166; phone: (518) 673-8833; email: jim1@frontiernet.net or visit our home page on the web at FOHBC.org

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Individual & Affiliated Shards of Wisdom Club Information FOHBC Individual Membership Application For Membership, complete the following application or sign up at www.fohbc.org (Please Print) Do you wish to be listed in the printed membership directory? (name, address, phone number, email address and what you collect) { } Yes { } No

Shards of Wisdom

Name_______________________________ Address_____________________________ City________________________State____ Zip _ ____________Country____________ Do you wish to be listed in the Telephone_ __________________________ online membership directory?

E-mail Address_______________________ (name, address, phone number,

Wanted

email address and what you collect) { } Yes { } No

BOTTLES and EXTRAS FREE ADS

Category: “WANTED” Maximum - 60 words Limit - One free ad per current membership year.

Category: “FOR SALE” Maximum - 100 words Limit - 1 ad per issue.

(Use extra paper if necessary.)

For Sale

Collecting Interests_ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Would you be interested in ___________________________________ serving as an officer? { } Yes { } No

Addtional Comments___________________ Would you be interested ___________________________________ in contributing your bottle ___________________________________ knowledge by writing articles

for the BOTTLES and EXTRAS? { } Yes { } No

Membership/Subscription rates for one year (6 issues) (Circle One) United States - Standard Mail $40.00 - Standard Mail for three years $110.00 - First Class $55.00 - Digital Membership (electronic files only) $25.00

Canada - First Class $60.00 Other countries - First Class $80.00

- Life Membership: Level 1: $1,000, Includes all benefits of a regular First

Class membership. No promise of a printed magazine for life.

- Level 2: $500, Includes all benefits of a regular membership but you will not receive a printed magazine, but rather a digital subscription.

Add an Associate Membership* to any of the above at $5.00 for each associate for each year

Name(s) of Associate(s)______________________________________ *Associate Membership is available to members of the immediate family of any adult holding an Individual Membership. Children of ages 21 or older must have their own individual membership. Associate(s) Members enjoy all of the right and privledges of an Individual Membership

Signature ______ Date___

Please make checks or money orders payable to FOHBC and mail to: FOHBC Membership, Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002 Effective 8/2015

Affiliated Club Membership for only $75.00 with liability insurance for all club sponsored events, 50% discount on advertising in the BOTTLES and EXTRAS, plus much more, Contact: Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979; email: emeyer@fohbc.org

Clearly Print or Type Your Ad Send to: Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; ph: (713) 222-7979; or better yet, email Elizabeth at: emeyer@fohbc.org

Article Submission Requirements: All BOTTLES and EXTRAS articles or material need to be submitted on CD (preferable) or an email using a compressed (zipped) file. The file must be created by Microsoft Word, Publisher or Adobe N-Design so the editor does not have to retype the work.

High-resolution digital images are our preferred format. Please submit digital images on a CD according to the instructions below. We will accept e-mail submissions only if the image resolution is acceptable. The e-mail or CDs must have only ONE subject per transmission to minimize confusion. Each image must be accompanied by a caption list or other identifying information. Professional-grade equipment is a must to achieve the size and quality image we require. The highest setting on the camera should be used for maximum resolution and file size. Only high quality images will be considered. Please do not send photographic prints or scans of images—the color and quality are generally not up to par compared with digital images or slides scanned by our imaging department. We will consider exceptions for photos that can’t be easily found, such as older historical images. We rarely use slides anymore and prefer not to receive submissions of slides due to the time and liability involved in handling them.

Seeking quality consignments for our 2018 auction schedule!

American Glass Gallery

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Competitive consignor rates and low buyer premiums

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Broad-based and extensive advertising

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Experience, knowledge, honesty and integrity

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Attention to detail and customer service

These items, and many more, will be included in our 2018 Auction schedule.

For more information, please give us a call or visit our website.

American Glass Gallery • John R. Pastor • P.O. Box 227, New Hudson, Michigan 48165 phone: 248.486.0530 • www.americanglassgallery.com • email: jpastor@americanglassgallery.com

FOHBC C/O Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002

Please Check your information and notify us of errors.

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